Kathirkaama Kodiyetram & Katpoora Thiruvizha - 24 JUL to 9 AUG
- Simitha Singam
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 24
The Kathirkaama Kodiyetram Festival will commence at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Thursday, 24th of July 2025 (8th Day of Aadi) and ends with the Katpoora Thiruvil(z)aa on Saturday, 9th of August 2025 (24th day of Aadi). There will be special abishegam, poojaa, recital of Kathirkaamam songs, sthothras and the Thirumurai and a Procession of Sri Utchava Vel Perumaan on the Simmaasanam around the inner courtyard of the Temple daily in the evenings.
The Katpoora Thiruvil(z)aa will be celebrated on Saturday, 9th of August 2025 with special abishegam, poojaa, recital of Kathirkaamam songs, followed by special Theebaaraadhanai at the Vasantha Mandapam and recital of the Thirumurai. This will be followed by a procession of Sri Mahaavalli Gajavalli Sametha Sri Mutthukkumaaraswami Perumaan around the inner courtyard, and on the Rishaba Vaahanam around the outer courtyard of the Temple, surrounded by devotees carrying katpoora chatties.
Vairavar Ponggal will be celebrated on Tuesday, 12th of August 2025. Devotees are welcome to observe and participate in this auspicious festival and receive the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan.
Note:
For Katpoora Thiruvil(z)aa, devotees who wish to carry Katpoora chatties are requested to register their names, indicating the number of chatties they require, before Thursday, 7th of August 2025 with a payment of RM25.00 per chatti, and collect the receipt. Chatti and Vibhuthi will be provided. Devotees participating are only required to bring camphor.
For Vairavar Ponggal, devotees who wish to offer 'Vadai Maalai' for Lord Vairavar are requested to register their names with a payment of RM20.00 before Saturday, 9th of August 2025.
On Friday, 8th of August 2025, the Varalakshmi Fast will be held in the evening. As such, the Kathirkaama Festival will be held in the morning.
Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seiyum
