The arrangements focus on the beachfront, where large numbers are expected to assemble to witness the ritual. Sunday’s religious observances begin with the temple opening at 1 a.m., followed by a series of pujas, ‘abhishekams’ and ‘deeparadhana’ rituals, ahead of the evening procession.
After Soorasamharam, the deities will be ceremonially decorated and deeparadhana performed at the Santhosh Mandapam.
Swami Jayanthinathar, accompanied by Valli and Deivanai, will subsequently be taken around the outer precinct before returning to the temple for evening worship. Throughout the festival, special abhishekams and daily pujas have drawn crowds. Nightly processions featuring Swami Jayanthinathar with Valli and Deivanai on a golden chariot have been another attraction.
