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Page 3 of 3 Literature: Pathirruppatthandathi written by Swaminatha Mudaliar,Piraiyani Vanuthalumaiyaval Maalai written by Sonachala Mudaliar, Kundrumamulaiammai Thotthiram written by Vetta Veli Swamigal are the important books about the temple. The following books are not available at present for reprint. They are Naganatha Venba, Kundrumulaianthathi, Kompanai Maalai . Temple (Holy) Tree (Sthalavirutsha):- Sambaka tree (Champak), Sacred Tank (Theertham):- There are 12 Theerthams | 1. Surya | 2. Yama | 3. Rahma | | 4. Chandra | 5. Agni | 6. Durga | | 7. Gowthama | 8. Paraasara | 9. Indra | | 10. Bruhu | 11. Kanva | 12.Vashista | Poojas and Festivals: Five kala poojas (5times worship) are being done everyday. Special Abhisekas are performed between 4.30 to 6 p.m. (Raaghu Kala) in all Sundays. | Tamil-Month | Nature of Festival | | Karthigai(3rd Friday) | Brahmotsava | | Margazhi | Thiruvathirai-Nartaraja’s Procession | | Thai(1stday) | Punuguchattam-Adornement | | Masi | Sivarathri-Nagaraja Worship-2ndkala | | Chitirai | Singaravelar’s Procession | | Vaikasi(Visaka) | Somaskanthar’s Procession | | Purattasi | Navarathri Festival | | Aippasi | Kandasasti |
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