Sowmiya Narayana Perumal Temple, Thirukoshtiyur – Religious
Practises & Festivals
The
temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and
follows Vaikasana Aagama. In modern times, the temple priests perform
the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis.
As at other Vishnu temples of Tamilnadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a
Brahmin sub-caste.
Six
daily rituals are held at various times of the day and many yearly festivals
are held at the temple, of which the float festival during the Tamil month of Masi (February – March), Navarathri during September – October and Vaikunta
Ekadasi during Margazhi (December – January) being the most
prominent. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the
temple.
