The annual Aadi Festival at Arulmigu Sri Kallazhagar Sundararaja Perumal Temple in Madurai district will commence on July 21, 2026, with the ceremonial flag hoisting in the morning. The nine-day religious festival will feature a series of traditional vahana processions, special decorations, and spiritual ceremonies. One of the festival’s major highlights, Lord Kallazhagar’s Horse Vahanam Procession, will be held on July 28, followed by the grand Temple Car (Ther) Festival on July 29. Thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu are expected to participate in the celebrations and seek the blessings of Lord Kallazhagar, according to the temple administration.
Festival Schedule
| Date | Festival Event |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | Morning: Ceremonial Flag Hoisting |
| July 21, 2026 | Evening: Anna Vahanam Procession |
| July 22, 2026 | Narasimha Avataram on the Simha Vahanam |
| July 23, 2026 | Hanuman Vahanam Procession |
| July 24, 2026 | Garuda Vahanam Procession |
| July 25, 2026 | Morning: Maravar Mandapam Procession and Thirumanjanam (Sacred Ablution) for Lord Kallazhagar at Sundararajan Patti |
| July 25, 2026 | Night: Sesha Vahanam Procession |
| July 26, 2026 | Mohini Avataram Procession |
| July 26, 2026 | Night: Elephant Vahanam Procession |
| July 27, 2026 | Morning: Vennai Thaazhi Sevai |
| July 27, 2026 | Evening: Pushpa Chapparam Procession |
| July 28, 2026 | Lord Kallazhagar’s Horse Vahanam Procession |
| July 29, 2026 | Grand Temple Car (Ther) Festival |
Temple authorities have appealed to devotees to follow the official guidelines and cooperate with the arrangements to ensure the festival is conducted peacefully, safely, and in an orderly manner.
