Kandaswamy Temple, Thiruporur
– Worship Practices & Festivals
Worship
Practises:
The idol of Kandhaswamy is believed to have originated
on its own and hence ablution is not done to the presiding deity as with the
other temples. There is a Yantra over a tortoise base where all the
rituals are performed. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals)
during festivals and on a daily basis. There are weekly, monthly and
fortnightly rituals performed in the
temple. The four major rituals in the day include Kalasanthi at 9
a.m., Uchikala Pooja at 12 p.m., Sayaratchai at
5:30 p.m. and Rakkalam at 8 p.m.
Festivals:
Tamil New Year Day, Pranava Malai Thirupadi Utsavam, Vasantha
Utsavam & Thirukalyanam Utsavam during Chithirai (Apr-May), Chidambara
Swamigal Gurupoojai & Visakam during Vaikasi (May-Jun), Aani Thirumanjanam
during Aani (Jun-Jul), Vinayagar Chathurthi & 3 days Pavithra Utsavam
during Aavani (Aug-Sep), Navaratri, Saraswathi Pooja & Vijayadashami during
Purattasi (Sep-Oct), Annabishekam, Skanda Sashti & Deepavali during Aippasi
(Oct-Nov), Karthigai Deepam, Karthikai Somavaram & 10 days
Manickavasagar Utsavam during Karthigai (Nov-Dec), Dhanur Masa Pooja &
Thiruvadhirai during Margazhi (Dec-Jan), Thaipoosam during Thai (Jan-Feb), and
10 days Masi Brahmotsavam during Masi (Feb-Mar) are the festivals celebrated
here.
