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

Dear Devotees, The Maasi Maham Festival will be observed on Monday, 2nd of March 2026 at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple, with special abishegam and poojaa for Sri Raajaraajesvari Ambaal. Devotees are welcome to participate in this festival and obtain the blessings of Sri Raajaraajesvari Ambaal and Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavillum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, Please note that a Lunar Eclipse will occur on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. Therefore, the Evening Poojaa will be held at 5.30 p.m. and the Artthajaama Pooja will be held at 6.45 p.m followed by the closing of the Temple doors. The Temple will reopen on Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 6.00 a.m. for the Kirahana Thosha Praayachita Abishegam. Kirahana Thosha Natchathiram: Parani, Magam, Pooram, Uttharam (1st padham), Pooradam, Uttaradam (2nd, 3rd and 4th padham), Thiruv

Dear Devotees, The Kaartthihai Fast - Festival for the month of Maasi will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Monday, 23rd of February 2026. 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 Kanavillum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, The Sashti Fast - Festival for the month of Maasi will be observed on Sunday, 22nd of February 2026, 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 Kanavillum Thunai Seyyum

Dear Devotees, The Sathurtthi Fast will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Saturday, 21st of February 2026. Devotees are welcome to participate in this special prayers and obtain the blessings of Sri Vinaayahar and Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan. _____ Kanthan Paatham Kanavillum Thunai Seyyum