MURUGAN KAVADI/PALA KUDUM VRATHA GUIDELINES

•  Avoid non-veg for at least 5 days (Usually one mandalam 48 days).
• No alcohol or smoking.
• Observing celibacy.
• If possible, sleep separately on a hard floor, mat, or comforter (this is what Palani Patha Yatra do to prepare yourself for the long walk and Roadside rest.
• Recite Skandar Sashti Kavasam, Sing/pray Murugan songs at least once a day as a family. Visit the temple & pray to Murugan as often as you can.
• If you can tolerate physically, Full fasting prior to carrying KAVADI / PAL KUDAM on the festival day is recommended.
• For Kids who carry Kavadi / Pal Kudam, give them vegetarian food, take this time as an opportunity to teach them slokas or songs, telling them Hindu related PURANA stories.
• Try not to watch any TV, shows, or movies. Be humble during Vratham days.
• At the end of the day during the Vratham, avoid all worldly pleasures for nothing is ours and nothing is permanent, also think only about Murugan.
• On the day of Festival please wear Traditional clothing, for men carrying Kavadi or Pal Kudam Dothi (Veshti), and no shirt while on procession.
• Girls under 12 can wear Pavadai for carrying Kavadi or Pal Kudam.
• Boys can wear Dothi or Sharvani Pants and no Shirt when they carry Kavadi or Pal Kudam.
• Kavadi registration will be closed on September 13^th night. So that Devotees can do at least 3 days vratham strictly.
• For Kavadi devotees, Temple will provide Kavadi, all necessary decoration and Prasad materials.
• For Pal Kudam devotees, Temple will provide Milk and devotees are expected to bring their own Kudam with their personal markings.