Dear Devotees, Dheivaanai Amman Thirumana Padippu, Vallinaayahiyammaiyai Aatkollal Festival & The Completion of the Reading of the Kanthapuraanam 2026 Dear Devotees, The following festivals will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple in the month of Maasi: 20th February 2026 (Friday) - Dheivaanai Amman Thirumana Padippu 27th February 2026 (Friday) - Vallinaayahiyammaiyai Aatkollal Festival 1st March 2026 (Sunday) - The Completion of the Reading of the Kanthapuraanam (Kantha

Prepared by Dr.K.Thilagawathi The word Sivaraatthiri Sivaraatthiri , consists of two words, namely Siva  and raatthiri ;. raatthiri  means night. In Sanskrit, the word Sivam has the meanings like goodness ( nanmai) , auspiciousness ( manggaLam)  and happiness ( inbam) . Hence, Sivaraatthiri is an auspicious night for Lord Siva; it is the night of bliss. On the occasion of Sivaraatthiri ,   being inspired by our devotion to Lord Siva, we fast the whole day and keep vigil at ni

Dear Devotees, The Mahaa Sivaraatthiri Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Sunday, 15th of February 2026 (3rd day of Maasi). Schedule: Sunday: 6.00 p.m. - Evening Poojaa 6.30 p.m. - Recital of Sivapuraanam 7.00 p.m. onwards - Devotional songs 9.00 p.m. - Ruthraabishegam 10.00 p.m. - First Yaama Poojaa 10.30 p.m. onwards - Bhajan Monday: 12.00 a.m. - Ruthraabishegam 1.00 a.m. - Second Yaama Poojaa 1.30 a.m. - Recital of Sivapuraanam 2.00 a.m. - Ruthraabis

Dear Devotees, The MCSA office at the Kalamandapam will be closed on 02-02-2026 (Monday) and 03-02-2026 (Tuesday) in conjunction with Thaipusam. For any enquiries during this period, please email enquiries@srikandaswamykovil.org. We will respond upon our return to the office on 04-02-2026. ___ Kanthan Paatham Kanavilum Thunai Seiyum

Prepared by Dr.K.Thilagawathi The word, Thaippoosam. The word Thaippoosam is made up of two words, namely, Thai and Poosam. Thai is the tenth month of the Tamil calendar. Poosam is the eighth of the 27 natchatthirams in   Hindu astrology. The month of Thai  corresponds to the period between mid-January to mid-February. Significance of the natchatthiram, poosam, occurring in the month of Thai?  The first thing is that, the asterism that coincides with the full moon day in the

Dear Devotees, The Kaartthihai Fast - Festival for the month of Thai will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Tuesday, 27th of January 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 Kanavilum Thunai Seiyum