priests and prostration by worshippers in front of the temple mast. There are weekly rituals like and , fortnightly rituals like pradosham and monthly festivals like amavasai (new moon day), kiruthigai, pournami (full moon day) and sathurthi. Mahasivarathri, Margazhi Thiruvadirai, Panguni Uthiram and Vasuki Utsavam during Panguni are the major festivals celebrated in the temple. The temple is famous for first feeding of rice to infant children. Rahu and Ketu transition is celebrated every 2.5 years in the temple during planetary transition. References External links Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu Shiva temples in Mayiladuthurai district