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

MAY DEEPAAVALI BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH NOBLE QUALITIES! prepared by Dr.K.Thilagawathi When do we celebrate Deepaavali? If one glances through the pages of the Tamil calendar (panjaanggam), one can realize that each of the twelve months display, at least, one or two auspicious days. Most of these auspicious days are celebrated elaborately in temples besides homes; amongst these auspicious days, three of them seem to have gained acknowledged at the national level in the Malays

Dear Devotees, The Skantha Sashti Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple from Tuesday, 10th of November 2026 (24th day of Aippasi) to Monday, 16th of November 2026 (30th day of Aippasi). Devotees are welcome to participate in this auspicious festival and receive the blessings of Sri Valli Thevasenaa Sametha Shanmuha Subramaniya Perumaan. Festival Days: 10.11.2026 - First Ubayam 11.11.2026 - Second Ubayam 12.11.2026 - Third Ubayam 13.11.2026 - Fourth Ubayam 14.

Dear Devotees, As we celebrate victory over evil, awareness over ignorance, and light over darkness, may this auspicious festival illuminate our hearts and enlighten our souls, guiding us along the sacred path. Deepavali prayers will be held at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Sunday, 8th of November 2026, with special abishegam and poojaa in the morning. All devotees are welcome to participate. Wishing you a blessed Deepavali. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, The Krishna Paksha Ashtami Fast (Vairavar Ashtami) will take place on Monday, 2nd of November 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

Prepared by Dr. K. Thilagawathi Under the umbrella of Hinduism, there are many schools of religions and philosophies. Saivism and Vaishnavism are the two main schools which are most popular until this day. Vaishnavism follows the Vedanta philosophy whereas Saivism follows the Siddhantha philosophy. Each of the Vedanta and Siddhantha philosophies have their further respective divisions. The Siddhantha philosophy which all the fourteen Saivite philosophical texts deal with is