Palani Murugan Temple – Karthikai Mandapam
Because Karthigai maids reared him, he got the name
Karthikeyan. Karthigai day is very holy on this account. This day comes for 13
days in a year. To conduct the festivities in that period, this Karthigai mandapam
was constructed by Annur Govindasami Naidu in 1978. This mandapa has occupied
half of East Street. Stucco niches adorn the west wall. In the north, a
beautiful Idumban painting can be seen.
Then Pazhamudir Solai Shanmuga on his peacock mount,
Tiruthani, Swamimalai, Palani Dhandayuthapani Thiru Avinangudi, Thiruchendur,
Vinayagar, Tiruparankundram, Bhogar painting. In these niches of six Padaiveedu
the same scene of those places are seen. It is a fitting place for pilgrims to
rest.