FESTIVALS
The
Brahmotsav falling in Feb-March lasts for 12 days, when hectic activities emerge
from every segment of temple life. The month of Avani lends unusual charm to the
temple with its annual festival celebrated with great religious fervour and it
lasts for 12 days. Vasanthotsavam in Apr-May, Kanda Shasti in Oct-Nov and
Tirukalyanam in May June are other special attractions celebrated with great
fanfare. People with kith and kin participate lustily, spending lavishly on
decoration of deities.
It
lies 25 km off Tuticorin, the famous sea port of Tamilnadu, accessible by bus
and it is a rail head too.
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