High Crowd
Special Festival
Uttarayana Punyakalam (Pongal/Sankranthi)
உத்தராயண புண்யகாலம் • उत्तरायण पुण्यकालम (मकर संक्रांति)
தை (Thai) • 1 day
📅 2026-27 Schedule
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027
Tamil Calendar: Thai 01
Significance
The auspicious beginning of Uttarayana (Sun's northward journey). Coincides with Pongal/Sankranthi. Considered highly auspicious for temple visits.
சூரியனின் வடக்கு நோக்கிய பயணம் தொடங்கும் புனித நாள். பொங்கல் திருநாளுடன் இணைந்து கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது.
About Uttarayana Punyakalam (Pongal/Sankranthi)
Uttarayana Punyakalam marks the sun's northward movement, considered highly auspicious. Special pujas are performed. This day also marks Thirukkaapu Neekkuthal ceremony at Thiruvellarai.
Festival Highlights
- ✦ Auspicious day for darshan
- ✦ Special pujas
- ✦ Pongal celebrations
- ✦ Thirukkaapu Neekkuthal at Thiruvellarai
What to Expect
- ℹ️ High crowds
- ℹ️ Festive Pongal atmosphere
- ℹ️ Special prasadam
- ℹ️ Full day celebrations
Detailed Schedule (2026-27)
| 8:00 AM | Uttarayana Thirukkaappu Neekkuthal |
| 11:00 AM | Perumal, Thayar Moolasthanathilirunthu Purappadu |
| 11:15 AM | Anantharaya Mandapam Seruthal |
| 11:00 AM | Thirumanjanam, Alankaram, Koshtdi |
| 2:00 PM | Mariyathayaki Moolasthanam Seruthal |
Source: Official HRCE Devasthanam Booklet 2026-27. Timings may vary slightly.