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

Dear Devotees, The Krishna Paksha Ashtami Fast will take place on Wednesday, 11th of March 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 Thunai Seyyum.

Dear Devotees, The students and well-wishers of the late Smt. Vijayalakshmi Kulaveerasingam are organising a recital of the Shanmuga Kavasam at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Sunday, 15th of March 2026, from 8.00 a.m. till 7.30 p.m., in continuation of the tradition initiated by her in 1994. The Shanmuga Kavasam is a powerful hymn of 30 verses composed by Paamban Swamigal in 1891 in praise of Lord Murugan, to seek an effective shield on several parts of our bodies and minds fro

Dear Devotees, Sani Peyarcchi will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Friday, 6th of March 2026 (22nd day of Maasi), with Snabana Abishegam and special poojaa for Sri Saneeswarar. Devotees are welcome to observe and participate in this auspicious occasion. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seyyum.

Dear Devotees, The Paurnami Fast will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Tuesday, 3rd of March 2026. Devotees are welcome to participate in this auspicious occasion and obtain the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan and Sri Raajaraajesvari Ambaal. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seyyum.

Prepared by Dr. K.Thilagawathi Puraanic Episodes Relating to Maasi Maham and Maamaanggam, auspicious to Lords Siva This is one of those festivals, which are celebrated on the day of the occurrence of the asterism which coincides with full moon in a particular month. In the month of Maasi (mid-February to mid-March) the full moon day co-occurs with the asterism, Maham. We shall see the Puraanic episode which mentions the reason for the significance of this day. According to “K