Dear Devotees, The Kaartthihai Fast - Festival for the month of Chitthirai will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Sunday, 19th of April 2026 with 108 Sangaabishegam for Sri Sakthi Vel Perumaan, and a procession of Sri Utchava Vel Perumaan around the inner courtyard of the Temple. 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

Soul Inspiring Kaartthihai Theebam Prepared by Dr. K. Thilagawathi How is the date fixed for Kaartthihai Theebam? The major festival that Hindus, especially the Saivites, observe during the Tamil month of Kaartthihai is Kaartthihai viLakkeedu thiruvil(z)aa. It is also known as Thirukkaartthihai viradham and Kaartthihai theebam. How is the date for ‘the festival of lights’ decided? As the name of the festival suggests, it is observed in the Tamil month of Kaartthihai (mi