The
Lord the festival deity called Cinnakumârar, a graceful
figure in bronze is placed riding on a golden peacock mount
whose feathers are spread out beautifully. The mount is
then fixed to the golden car and the car taken round the
prakâram on top of the hill in a ceremonious procession
on all Kârttikai days and six other festival days
in a year. On payment a devotee can have the golden car
drawn round the temple on any evening of his choice, along
with nadasvaram, Tiruppugazh music, other temple paraphernalia,
etc.
The
illuminated Golden Car is a veritable fairyland. There is
a heavy demand for such service to fulfill vows of thanksgiving
for recovery from physical affliction or success in important
undertakings. At the conclusion of the procession, the donor
is honoured with Parivattam. The procession makes brief
stops at each of the nine bali-peetams (altars for religious
offerings.)
The Lord, being a recluse, wants nothing for Himself.
His own name is Ândi or the penniless. He is very
liberal in generously acceding to the requests of devotees
who have unflinching, unfailing, unqualified and unquestioned
faith in Him, without mental reservations. He grants all
boons and extends His grace to them. He lavishly gives
His resources to other temples as well.
