Annamalaiyar Temple – Third Prakaram – Yagasala
Mandapam
This mandapam is situated in the southern side of the
Kalahasthiswarar shrine. It begins at half a distance of the Kalahasthiswarar
shrine. It has also an open mandapam supported by four pillars. The plinth
shows upapitha, kanta and kapota parts. The mandapa has eight pilasters on the
northern, eastern and southern sides. At the centre of each side there is a
window of holes.
This Yagasala was built in 1944 and is used during the
four ten day Festivals celebrated at Arunachaleswarar Temple. During the
Grand Festivals at Arunachaleswarar Temple, Alangaram is performed at the
Kalyana Mandapam. The Gods then leave by the front door of that Mandapam,
perform circumambulation of the Siva Sannidhi and then stop at the Yagasala
Mandapam for adornment and aarthi performed by the priests.