The
kings who ruled Tanjore took great interest in the development of the temple and they vied
with one another in constructing gopurams, mandaparns, entrances etc., to the temple.
There is a holy tank and the 'floating festival' takes place every year in the month' of
Purattasi September-October). Brahmotsavam takes place in the months of Adi-Avani
(August-September).
Sundays are considered to be the most auspicious
days for worshipping the Goddess, when huge crowds mainly consisting of womenfolk and
children pay their homage. |
