06/02/2026
🕉️ Thruchitrambalam 🕉️
Maha Shivaratri Invitation
Dear Devotees,
With the grace of the Almighty Sarveshwara, the Lord of the Universe who grants all boons to those who seek him, Sri Sokkanathar (enshrined with Sri Meenakshi Amman), the Maha Shivaratri Utsavam (Festival) is scheduled to be celebrated with four distinct "Kala Poojas" at our temple in Madurai Village (Thandarai Puducherry, Madurantakam Taluk, Chengalpattu District).
We affectionately invite all devotees to visit the temple during this holy time to receive the divine blessings of Lord Eswara.
Auspicious Day:
In the occurring Viswavasu Year, on the 3rd day of the Tamil month Masi — Sunday, 15.02.2026.
🪔 4 Kala Pooja Details
First Kala Pooja - 06:00 PM
(The time when Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Shiva)
Second Kala Pooja - 09:00 PM
(The time when Maha Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva)
Third Kala Pooja - 12:00 AM (Midnight)
(The time when Goddess Parasakti, who shines as the other half of Eswara, worshipped Lord Shiva)
Fourth Kala Pooja - 04:00 AM
(The time when the 33 Crore Devas, Rishis, and all living beings worshipped)
Note: Annadhanam (Free Food Distribution) will be provided to devotees after 6:00 PM during this festival.
Donations:
Devotees wishing to contribute donations to the best of their ability are requested to contact the administrators listed below:
Mr. A.P. Venkat: 72999 73335
Mr. Muthupandian: 98413 02577
Mr. N. Booragavan: 098849 73335
UPI No. 9884973335
UPI ID. booragavan@ptyes
Yours Faithfully:
Village Head: Mr. Veeraragavan,
Village Public and Festival Committee,
Sri Meenakshi Sametha Sri Sokkanathar Temple,
Madurai Village, Thandarai Puducherry.
Location QR code.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nyAY3Zdz6mhrghak7