Aani Thirumanjanam or Aani Uthiram is an important festival
at the Sri Athmanathaswamy Temple
at Avudayar Koil in Tamil Nadu. In 2023, the important festival dates are June 24, June 25 and June 26. Aani Thirumanjanam is on June 26. Main rituals involve the
pulling of the chariot of saint-poet Sri Manickavasagar around the temple
street. This is performed on two days.
‘Velli Ther’
ritual is usually held on the day before Aani Thirumanjanam. In it the
processional murti of Saint Manickavasagar is taken around the streets from
evening to night.
The important ritual of Upadesa Kaatchi is performed in the
early morning hours of Aani Thirumanjanam day.