KANDHAR SHASTI (SOORA SAMHARAM): This is a very important festival at Palani, during the 6 days in the month of Aippasi (7th Tamil month).

THIRUKKARTHIGAI: From Thirugnanasambandar’s statement “Ancient Karthigai day”, we known about the age-old practice of this festival. It falls on Karthigai Day in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated for 10 days and daily “Chinna Kumarar” goes in procession in the small golden carriage.

THAI POOSAM: This is a very important festival, associated with pilgrimage to Palani. Devotees from Tamil Nadu reach Palani by foot (Pada Yathra) and worship. Begining with flag-hosting at Perianayagiamman Temple, this festival runs on for 10 days.

PANGUNI UTHIRAM: This also is a very important festival here, and is celebrated for 10 days, devotees carry Kavadies with holy water (from sacred rivers), sugar, tender co-conut etc. During these 10 days, we can see various rural dances like”Oyilattam, Thappattam, Dhidumattam,Velanattam, Samiyattam”etc., along with rural songs.

CHARIOT: The Fee for the Thangaratha Ula (Golden Chariot Procession) is Rs.2,000/, for which two members are allowed, The Golden Chariot procession is held on every day at 7.00 PM. The Lord—the festival deity called Cinnakumârar, a graceful figure in bronze—is placed riding on a golden peacock mount whose feathers are spread out beautifully