Prepared by: Dr. K. Thilagawathi Soorya Ponggal on the first day of the month of Thai  Significance of the first day of ‘Thai’ When the sun enters the zodiacal sign of Capricorn (mahara raasi), the tenth month of the Tamil Calendar, Thai, begins; hence the first day of the month of Thai is called Mahara Sangraandhi. It means ‘the movement (entry) of sun into the zodiacal sign of Capricorn’; ‘maharam’ is the Tamil equivalent of Capricorn. It is on this day, that the sun, which

Dear Devotees, The Paurnami Fast will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Saturday, 3rd of January 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 Seiyum

Dear Devotees, The Kaartthihai Fast - Festival for the month of Maarhazhi will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Wednesday, 31st of December 2025. Devotees are welcome to observe and participate in this festival and receive the blessings of Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan and Sri Utchava Vel Perumaan. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seiyum

Prepared by Dr. K. Thilagawathi The Month of Maarhazhi A lot of thoughts arise in our minds as we hear the word Maarhazhi . The chill weather, early morning poojaa in temples, beautiful koalams , having at their centre, PiLLaiyaar made of turmeric or cow dung and adorned with aRuham pul  and yellow flowers, and the ten-day Thiruvembaavai poojaa and Saint Maanickavasahar . The tenth day of Thiruvempaavai poojaa is known as Aaruthraa Dharisanam ; on this day   the asterism Thir

Dear Devotees, The Sashti Fast - Festival for the month of Maarhazhi will be observed on Thursday, 25th of December 2025, at the Sri Kandaswamy 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 Seiyum

Dear Devotees, The Sathurtthi Fast will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Tuesday, 23rd of December 2025. Devotees are welcome to participate in this special prayers and obtain the blessings of Sri Vinaayahar and Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seiyum