Temples are sacred spaces where devotion, discipline, and divine grace converge. Every gesture and offering within the temple carries deep spiritual meaning. With understanding, worship becomes more mindful and spiritually fulfilling. This book serves as a humble guide for devotees seeking to approach the temple in the right manner; preparing oneself before entering, understanding the order of prayers, appreciating the significance of sacred practices, and observing the essen

Kodimaram Pillaiyar at Sri Kandaswamy Temple Sadhurtthi Thithi’ is Auspicious for Sri Vinaayahar ‘Sadhurtthi’ denotes the fourth phase of either the waning or the waxing moon. The fourth phase of the waning moon is known as ‘thaeypiRai sadhurtthi’ and that of the waxing moon, ‘vaLarpiRai sadhurtthi’. The moon’s phase is called ‘thithi’ in Tamil. The Hindus consider ‘sadhurtthi thithi’ to be auspicious for Sri Vinaayahar. Therefore, the two ‘sadhurtthis’, occurring every month

Dear Devotees, The First Saturday of the month of Purattaathi (Purattaathi Sani) will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Saturday, 19th of September 2026 with special abishegam and poojaa for Sri Saneesvarar. Devotees are welcome to participate and receive the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan and Sri Saneesvarar. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, The Sashti Fast - Festival for the month of Aavani will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Wednesday, 16th of September 2026 with snabana abishegam for Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan, and a procession of Sri Utchava Vel Perumaan around the inner courtyard of the Temple. Devotees are welcome to participate in this festival and receive the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan and Sri Utchava Vel Perumaan. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, The Vinaayahar Sathurtthi Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Monday, 14th of September 2026 (28th day of Aavani) with special abishegam and poojaa, followed by a procession of Sri Vinaayahar and Sri Mahaavalli Gajavalli Sametha Sri Mutthukkumaaraswami Perumaan around the inner courtyard of the Temple, and on the Mooshika Vaahanam and Mayil Vaahanam, respectively, around the outer courtyard of the Temple. Devotees are welcome to participat

Dear Devotees, The Krishna Paksha Ashtami Fast will take place on Friday, 4th of September 2026. Devotees are welcome to participate in this special prayers and obtain the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan and Sri Vairavar. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Seyyum