The biggest event we’ve seen at the Mutthumariamman Koyil so far, with Gurukkals brought in from outside to facilitate. We see some of the helpers from Vedapuriswara, and are told that Arasoo mama will come tomorrow, though today another priest we’ve not seen before is chief. Chettiars we see all the time at the Chetty Koyil are here, as ubhayakaras.
THe evening schedule: After 6PM: 1st Kaala Yagam: Sri Ganapati Puja, Susthi Punyahavacanam, Panchagavyam, Ankurarpanam, Rakshabandhanam, 1st Kaala Athivasa Ashtothara Satha Kalasa Pujas, Special Mantra Pujas, Homams, Purnahuti, Deeparadhanai, and Prasadam distribution.
Centre - Amman kalasa
Around her - 9
Northwest - 23 kalasas
Northeast - 28
Southwest - 23
Southeast - 25
1 kalasa in front of homa kundam - Varuna Kumbham
Ubhayakara ladies lighting Kamakshi vilakku and tall vilakkus
After Ganapati and Moola Ambal aradhanai, Varuna invoked, prayed to, and sprinkled all around on all kalasas, all around the temple, and all bhaktas present. Then put back in place, with coconut and maala as they were.
Kaappu tied for Jnanavel and another pusari.