The Sivan Koyil krittikai process is Abhishekam for Murugan, and Pazhani Andavar. Did not seem like Vinayaka had an Abhishekam. But the deeparadhanai starts with Vinayaka, then Pazhani Andavar & finally an alankarified Murugan (whose face was white with vibhuti today). It’s all supposed to happen at 330pm, but then seems to finish in a rush at 530 when we get there. Meantime, utsavar is getting ready. Very simple and elegant alankaram (why not have this all the time?) with beautiful dhoti and saris tied. 7pm is the ul-purappadu, for which a decent crowd gathers.
Oh, and it’s Tuesday, so the Rahu Kaalam Durga puja has happened, and the ladies are doing their parayanam in the evening as usual.