Palani Murugan Temple – Aadi Festivals
Aadi Perukku:
From Perianayaki Amman Temple, Lord Kailasanathar and Amman go to
Periyavudaiyar Koil and after performing "Kannimar Pooja" return in a
procession.
Aadi Krithigai: This
is celebrated in a grand way at Palani. Devotees carry flower-Kavadi to Lord
Muruga and Worship.
Aadi Amavasai:
On this day many devotees offer 'tonsure' on the banks of Shanmuga River and
climb the Hill for worship. In the book of Palani mythology this has been
mentioned in the chapter on 'Shanmuga Nadi'. Devotees consider that they get
cleansed of their sins once they bathe in the Shanmuga River.
Aadi Laksharchanai:
At Periyanayaki Amman Temple, this is conducted well, and Amman (Goddess
Periyanayaki) is given special Abhishekam and decoration. On the last day of
the function, Amman is adorned with the "Golden Kavacham".
