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This unique feature enkindles curiosity, and
as they walk along circumambulating, they come across the Vinayakar shrine on
the way and visit Valli cave lying to the north of the temple. It is an
impressive small shrine dedicated to Valli and Dattatreya. In the rear, there is
yet another smaller one carved out of stand stone. One has to bend his head,
while entering due
to narrow entrance and it is unfinished too. The image
Valli placed in the niche is quite pleasing and commands
veneration. Emerging, they reach the eastern side washed by
the roaring waves. Sooner than seeing. they hurry down to the
shore for sea bath; an indispensable ritual for the theists for
bliss, and a jolly pastime for the tourists. Sri Valli mandapam
lies to the west of the Dakshinamurthi shrine. It is here in this
spacious mandapam, the annual Tirukalyanam of Valli is
celebrated on Panguni Uthiram. Nithyanaimithika puja is
offered with great fervor. Among the important festivals, Brahmotsavam ranks first and mention-worthy and it lasts for
12 days. Next comes Vasanthotsavam. Kanda Shasti and
Tirukalyanam Devotees in thousands come and offer prayers to
Lord Shamuga and Goddess Valli with great devotion.
It lies on the sea shore of Tiruchendur town, accessible by walk a four wheelers
from bus stand.
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