Name
of the Pooja: Vishva Roopa Dharishanam
Time
of Pooja: 06.00 A.M
God's
Adornment: Natural Appearance
Events
of Worship: The Pooja lights will be shown to Dwaraga
Vinayagar, Palliyarai (swamy's rest room) and then later
to Sri Palani Andavar. Later Raakkala Sandhanam and Goubeena
Theertham form the Sri Palani Andavar's Navapashanam statue
will be removed and distributed as Prasadhams to the devotees.
It's said that, this Prasadham cure Physical and mental
problems. During Vishva Roopa Pooja, Thirupazhielluchie
songs will be sung by the Vedhic person (Odhuvars).
Name
of the Pooja:Vizha Pooja
Time
of Pooja: 07.00 A.M
God's
Adornment: Virtuous Adornment
Description
of Adornment: It is a belief that, the worries and diseases
will vanish away for the person who worship God in the Adornment
of virtuous.
Events
of Worship: The Aathmaartha Moorthi statue is
kept in front of Sri Palaniandavar and holy mantras are
worshipped. On the four directions the holy water is poured.
Later, the Abhiseham and Adornment for Soukha Vinayagar
is performed. Then the pooja's for Aathmaartha Moorthi is
held.
In
Palaniandavar temple, at the left of God's sanctuary there
are statues like Eshwaran in the shape of Spadiga Lingam
and Ambigai statue.
It
is a traditional belief, that at the time of festival pooja's,
the God should first perform pooja to Thametham Aathmaartha
Moorthi via Eshwaran. So, in the presence, all the Abhisehams
are performed first to the Aathmaartha Moorthi and latter
to the Palaniandavar. At some period the Abhiseham for Aathmaartha
moorthi will not be performed.
After
the Abhiseham, Adornment and Archanai for Aathmaartha moorthi,
the incense, pooja lights and dheeparthana are performed.
Later the Prasadhams will be provided for the Devotee's.
Sri Muruga Perumaan will be in Kaavi Vaidheega adornment.
During festival pooja, the vedhic person will sing Panchapooraanangal.
Name
of the Pooja: Sirukale Sandhi
Time
of Pooja: 08.00 A.M
God's
Adornment: Balasubramaniar Adornment
Description
of Adornment: It is a traditional belief that the childless
person who worship's God in the Adornment of Balasubramania
will have child.
Events
of Worship: After the Adornment, the Archanai,
Pooja's and Dheeparthana for Sri Palaniandavar will take
place. Later the Prasadhams will be provided for the Devotee's.
In this time, the adornment of child will also be decorated.
Name
of the Pooja: Kaale Sandhi
Time
of Pooja: 09.00 A.M
God's
Adornment: Vedavar (Hunter) Adornment
Description
of Adornment: If we worship God in this adornment, all
the endless worries will disappear.
Events
of Worship: For Sri Palaniandavar, the Abhiseham,
Adornment and Archanai will be performed and lightings will
be shown. Later Prasadhams will be distributed to the Devotees.
Later the Prasadhams will be provided for the Devotee's.
Name
of the Pooja: Uchikaalam
Time
of Pooja: 12.00 A.M
God's
Adornment: Vaidhiga (saint) Adornment
Description
of Adornment: It is time where Sri Muruga Perumaan listen
to the devoters who comes from eight directions.
Events
of Worship: After Abhiseham, Adornment and Archanai
for Sri Muruga Perumaan, 16 types of Dheeparthana will be
performed.
The
16 types of Dheeparthana are as follows:-
1.
Alankare Dheepam
2. Nakshatra Dheepam
3. Vaikase Dheepam
4. Snake shape Dheepam
5. Peacock shape Dheepam
6. Cock shape Dheepam
7. Elephant shape Dheepam
8. Goat shape Dheepam
9. Purushamiruge Dheepam
10. Poorna Kumba Dheepam
11. Five face Dheepam
12. Four face Dheepam
13. Three face Dheepam
14. Two face Dheepam
15. Eesane Dheepam
16. Karpure Dheepam
will take place.
In
that time, along with the crown Vaidhige Adornment will
also take place for Sri Palaniandavar. After Dheeparthana,
Thaevaram will be composed. On festival days, Kandhapuranam
and vedham will be sung.
Name
of the Pooja: Sairatchai
Time
of Pooja: 05.30 P.M
God's
Adornment: King Adornment (Raja Azhangaram)
Description
of Adornment: In this Adornment, Sri Palaniandavar will
come in the Golden Chariot. The Lord will lesten to the
peoples problem who comes from. Eight direction and solve
them in King Adornment.
Events
of Worship: After Abhiseham, Adornment for Lord Muruga,
16 varieues of and special worship will take plece. Later
the Prasadhams will be provided for the Devotee's.
Name
of the Pooja: Raakkale Pooja
Time
of Pooja: 08.00 P.M
God's
Adornment: Viruthan Adornment
Description
of Adornment: This Adornment will lead God to this resting
pleace.
Events
of Worship:After Abhiseham, Adornment and Archanai for
Sri Palaniandavar, special Dheeparthanas will be held. Then
a special flower named Thinaima will be distributed as prasadham
for the devotees. In this time, Palaniandavar will be in
Viruthan adornment. After worshipping, pure sandal will
be applied to Murugan's statue. On the next morning, at
the time of Vishvaroopa Dharishanam, this applied sandal
will be taken and distributed as prasadham for the devotees.
Raakkala sandal is considered as rare medicine.
During
this time, in the Temple a Special Pooja will take place
for Shanmugar, Chinna Kumarar.
In
mutts, the place where the pontiff sleeps, rests is called
Odukkam. In temples they are called Palliarai.(Bed chamber).
The
holy feet of Andacan is brought here in specified form.
The Oduvar and Kattiakaran will come chanting Thirumurais.
The feet of Andavan will be placed in a silver palanquin.
On Fridays, Mondays and Karthigai, it will be a golden palanquin.
He will be taken in procession in the outer streets or in
the inner circuits. It will resemble a king going round
his country for inspection.
Coconut
bits, Jaggery and Cardamom will be distributed. Kings used
this ritual before retiring. Nadasvaram and other musical
instruments will be played then,. Chamaras and fans will
fan the idol. Teevatti (torches) will illumine the way.
He will be taken on a path laid with green cloth. Remember;
he is not an ascetic but a monarch.
As
Muruga is considered a child, and as there are no Devis
he will be placed in ababy's cradle, the Kattiakaran will
sing Murugan Thalattu. Then the Kattiakaran will read aloud
that day's receipts and wxpenditures. This custom finds
place even is the copper plates of 1634. Then the chamber
will be closed.
Behind
are a mirror and an arch set with Yalis. On a dais sculpted
with lotuses, he sits with his left leg dangiling and right
bend, a Kowpina conceals his loins. An Yajnopavita adorns
his chest, two Virakanganmas encircle his two forearms.
One arm rests on his Swihakarna Mudra indicates that he
will bestow everything for devotees.
The
crowd gets intoxicated with the joy of having darshan of
this Lord and roars in ecstasy "Kanda, Kathirvela,
Saranam."
