Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam 2026 at Tiruchanoor Padmavathi Temple – Rituals & Darshan Details

On January 20, 2026, the sacred ritual of Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed in a grand manner at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor. This cleansing ceremony is traditionally observed ahead of major festivals, in this case the annual Ratha Saptami celebrations scheduled for January 25.

Ritual Highlights

Suprabhata Seva: The Goddess Padmavathi will be awakened in the early morning with sacred hymns.
Timing: Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be observed from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Purification Process:

Temple premises including walls, roofs, pooja articles, and sanctum areas will be thoroughly cleansed.
Sacred water mixed with aromatic and auspicious substances such as:

Namakopu
Srichurnam
Kasturi turmeric
Pachaku
Edible camphor
Sandalwood powder
Kumkum
Kichiligadda (herbal root)

This mixture will be sprinkled throughout the temple to sanctify and purify the atmosphere.

Devotee Darshan

After the completion of the ritual, devotees will be allowed darshan of the Goddess from 9:30 AM onwards.
The ritual is believed to remove negative energies, ensure divine blessings, and prepare the temple for the upcoming Ratha Saptami festival.