A Temple Steeped in Tradition and History

Hey there! Did you know about this 2,000-year-old ancient temple we've got? It’s quite remarkable!

Celebrations Galore:

• Chithirai Car Festival: This much-awaited festival falls on the first Tuesday of April or May—a time of gaiety and vibrant processions.
• Catch the Poo Choridal on Masi's last Sunday (around February or March). It's a unique celebration that bids farewell to winter and welcomes spring.
• From May to June, the temple is bustling for the Vaikasi Panchaprakaram festival.
• Thaipoosam, observed over 11 days in January or February, sees large crowds. It's truly a sight to behold!

On every Tuesday & Friday, this place is especially crowded. Seems like everyone wants a piece of the peace found here!

What Makes it Special:

During Masi’s last Sunday (yes, around late February to March), our Goddess Mariamman embarks on a 28-day hunger fast. Why? For the well-being of everyone in this world! During her fast, devotees offer her liquids like tender coconut and orange juice only—no solid food gets served. She also loves showers—not water showers but flower showers during these days.

Oh, and if measles has been bothering someone for weeks, they come here to get cured. They stay a while, light Maavilakku (these special lamps made from rice flour & jaggery with ghee), and leave feeling refreshed in their souls while their bodies head back home.

Many come back just to say thanks after beating smallpox. They'll lend a hand around the temple as part of their prayer commitment.

Offerings People Bring:

Ever heard of Thali or Mangal Sutra? These necklaces are super-common offerings found in our temple's Hundi.

Giving Thanks:

You’ll see folks tonsuring (which means shaving off their hair), performing Archanas & Abisheks quite often here. Ear boring also happens at our venue.

Oh! And during Thaipoosandays? Devotees do everything from pulling golden chariots & carrying fire pots to punching faces (yes, really) & rolling around the temple grounds. They even make cradles from sugarcane & light lamps using flour and ghee for a full 15 days straight!

Lastly, they don't just care for themselves; donations include paddy grains, sheep & cocks—and feeding the needy is also big here.

Opening Time:

Temple is opened from 5 a.m.–11 a.m. and 4 p.m.–8 p.m