In Thiruthalinathar Temple, the Margazhi Utsavam will commence early on January 10th, with the temple gates opening at 4:30 AM for the Thiruppalliyezhuchi, followed by the morning rituals. At 5:00 AM, an abhishekam will be performed to the main deity, Yoganarayana Perumal, marking the start of the festival. Following this, the Utsava deity will be adorned and rituals will continue, including the lighting of lamps during the Deeparadhana.
Later, the Utsava deity will embark on a procession around the temple, and the temple's "Sorgavasa" (heavenly gate) will be opened, allowing Perumal to enter, signifying the beginning of the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festivities. The Margazhi festival, which has been ongoing since the start of the month, includes the daily 5:00 AM Thiruppalliyezhuchi ritual.
On the following day, a special ritual will take place for Andal Nachiyar at 10:00 AM, with the Thirumanjanam ceremony, followed by the Thiruvaradhanam at 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, at the Thirukośtīyūr Saumyanarayana Perumal temple, the annual festival will conclude at 10:00 AM.
As part of the Vaikuntha Ekadasi celebrations, Perumal will grace three altars, offering divine blessings. At 10:30 PM on January 10th, the heavenly gates will again open, and the deity will appear to bless devotees while paying homage to the Azhwars, concluding a spiritually enriching day.
