The grand Aadi Brahmotsavam at the sacred Madurai Alagar Temple begins on Thursday, 31st July 2025 with the Angurarpanam ritual. The 11-day spiritual festival will be filled with daily vahana processions, rituals, golden palanquins, and Theerthavari – drawing thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
| Date | Day | Festival Day | Morning Events | Evening Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | Thursday | Inauguration | – | Angurarpanam (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) |
| 1 August 2025 | Friday | Day 1 | Flag Hoisting, Ther Muhurtham Kal Oondruthal | Anna Vahanam |
| 2 August 2025 | Saturday | Day 2 | Golden Palanquin | Simha Vahanam |
| 3 August 2025 | Sunday | Day 3 | Golden Palanquin | Hanuman Vahanam |
| 4 August 2025 | Monday | Day 4 | Golden Palanquin | Garuda Vahanam |
| 5 August 2025 | Tuesday | Day 5 | Golden Palanquin – Procession to Sivagangai Samasthanam Mandapam | Sesha Vahanam |
| 6 August 2025 | Wednesday | Day 6 | Golden Palanquin | Mohini Avatar – Elephant Vahanam |
| 7 August 2025 | Thursday | Day 7 | Soornotsavam | Pushpa Chapparam |
| 8 August 2025 | Friday | Day 8 | Golden Palanquin | Golden Horse Vahanam |
| 9 August 2025 | Saturday | Day 9 – Aadi Pournami | Therottam (Chariot Procession), Pulling of the Ther ropes | Pushpa Pallakku, Opening of Pathinettam Padi Karuppasamy Sannidhi, Padi Pooja, Deeparadhanai, Sandal Smearing |
| 10 August 2025 | Sunday | Day 10 | – | Theerthavari, Festival Conclusion (Saptavarnam – Pushpa Vimanam) |
| 11 August 2025 | Monday | Day 11 | – | Utsava Shanthi |
📌 Important Note:
The Therottam (Chariot Festival) is held on Aadi Pournami – Saturday, 9th August 2025.
🙏 Devotees are warmly invited to participate and receive the divine blessings of Sri Sundararaja Perumal (Alagar) during this spiritually enriching festival.
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