Annamalaiyar Temple – Fifth Prakaram – Thittivasal
By the side of the Raja Gopura is an entrance known as
the Thittivasal which is used as a departure and access point for the deities
during Festivals.
As Murtis (idols of the Divine) are taken to represent
sukshma sarira (i.e. the subtle body) they are not taken through the Eastern
Gopura as that represents the sthoola sarira (i.e. the gross body). In earlier
times the Thittivasal was also used by royalty and important personages.