Garudalvar

Opposite to the main deity, outside the mantap and within the temple premises, Garudalwar, the Lord’s vehicle, is standing with folded hands and in a ready-to-fly position, which is a rare sight. Garuda Panchami pooja is specially dedicated for Sri Garudalwar, who is also called with the name “Periya Thiruvadi”. Having him as a special deity, a special pooja is performed and the name of the pooja is “Garuda Panchami”. This pooja is generally done by women for the betterment of their children