Sundaravarada Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram
– Religious Practises & Festivals
The
temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and
follows Vaikasana Aagama. In modern times, the temple priests perform
the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis.
As at other Vishnu temples of Tamilnadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a
Brahmin sub-caste.
Four
daily rituals are held at various times of the day and many yearly festivals
are held at the temple, of which the Brahmotsavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May), Pavitrotsavam
during Adi (July - August) and Sri Jayanti in Avani (August
- September) being the most prominent. There are weekly, monthly and
fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.