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.