Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Valliyur – Festivals
Giri Prathakshinam is considered to be of
importance here as in Tiruvannamalai, Kunnakkudi and Palani. Seven worship
services are carried out each day. Skanda Sashti is celebrated with
great splendour here as are the float festival in the month of Karthikai and
the annual festival in the month of Chithirai. Kodai in Sudalai
Madan Temple is celebrated on the first Friday of Adi month. During festive
occasions, the Valliyur Murugan temple has its own charm and the entire village
rallies around the temple to take part in the festivities.
The important festivals associated with this temple
are listed below;
·
Chitra
Vishu (April 14)
·
Chitra
Pournami (May 6)
·
Vasantham
(Spring) festival
·
Adi
Amavasya
·
Pongal
·
Makara
Sankaranthi
·
Mahasivarathri