Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple), T.
Edayar – Religious Importance & Festivals
The temple priests perform the puja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis.
The temple rituals are performed three times a day; Kalasanthi at
8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 a.m.
and Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m. Each ritual comprises four
steps: abhisheka (sacred
bath), Alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering)
and Deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for Marundeeswarar and
Gnanambigai. There are weekly rituals like Somavaram (Monday) and Sukravaram (Friday),
fortnightly rituals like Pradosham, and monthly festivals like Ammavasai (new moon day), kiruthigai, Pournami (full moon day) and Sathurthi.
The most important festival celebrated in this temple is
“Aattru Thiruvizha” (River festival) in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan-Feb). Surya
Puja is performed in the temple on 15th and 16th of the Tamil month
of Maasi (Feb-Mar) from 5.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Panguni Uthiram and Arudra Dharisanam
are also other festivals of importance.