Tamil NaduThursday, 28 May 2026·The Hindu
Thirunallar Darbaranyeswarar temple Brahmotsavam: 5 chariots, May 2026 car festival and local holiday in Karaikal
The Thirunallar Darbaranyeswarar temple Brahmotsavam saw a 5-chariot procession on May 27, 2026, in Karaikal district, with a local holiday declared.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Brahmotsavam at the Pranambikai sametha Darbaranyeswarar temple in Thirunallar, Karaikal district, featured a 5-chariot procession that began at 5.30 a.m. and drew devotees to the four streets around the temple.
Key specifics
- The festival began with the flag hoisting on May 13, 2026, at the Thirunallar temple.
- Five deities were taken out on separate chariots: Chenbagathiyagar, Neelothpalambal, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar and Chandikeswarar.
- The car festival started at 5.30 a.m. on May 27, 2026, after special puja and maha deepa aradhana.
- Karaikal district declared a local holiday for the chariot festival.
- On May 28, 2026, Chenbagathiyagar was to be taken to Yathasthanam and Saneeswaran to the golden crow vehicle.
Exam lens
Question type: TN temple festival match-the-following, dates and processions, Karaikal district, 5 chariots, May 13 and May 27, 2026. TNPSC may ask which temple has a separate shrine for Sani Bhagavan and which district declared a local holiday.