Sunday, January 31, 2016

Palani Murugan Temple – Thirukarthigai Festival

Palani Murugan Temple – Thirukarthigai Festival
From Tirugnanasambandar statement "Ancient Karthigai day", we knew about the age-old practice of this festival. It falls on Karthigai day in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated for ten days and daily "Chinna Kumarar" goes in procession in the small golden carriage.
On Karthigai day, he goes in the Golden Car. On the 10th day, woman devotees light lamps and worship Murugan. This is done in Tiruvavinankudi, Periyanayagi Amman Temple and the Hill Temple.
This is a very important day for devotees. Every month also, on Karthigai day, devotees visit Palani.