Angaprathatchanam is for male devotees only.
Paalkudam, Kumbiduthandam & Angaprathatchanam will be allowed only during stipulated periods as stated herein.
Devotees will not be allowed to offer Maavilakku on their body.
Children below 16 years of age and female devotees are not permitted to walk on the firepit. Male devotees between 16 years of age and below 21 years of age will require parental/ guardian consent.
For safety reasons, devotees carrying sembu (milkpots), garlands of any sizes, walking sticks, wearing of spikes, anklets and any other objects will not be allowed to carry and walk across the firepit.
Excuse letter for uniformed personnel will be issued from 20/ 09/ 2019 onwards (8.00am to 10.00am & 7.00pm to 9.00pm) upon presentation of uniform services identity card or letter requested by the organisation.
Musical instruments other than those arranged by the Temple are not allowed within the Temple and along the Karagam procession route.
Whipping of “Chattai” for all devotees is strictly not allowed in SMT, SSPT & Karagam procession route.
Female devotees are not allowed to accompany the Karagam Procession
Devotees with medical conditions are advised to consult their physician to determine their suitability to walk on fire. Eg. Diabetics, heart patients, etc.
Devotees involved in firewalking are kindly requested to be clad in yellow or safron coloured outfit.
Footwear is not permitted within the Temple.
- From Firewalking Festival 2019, registration will be required for male and female devotees purchasing Kanganam receipts.
- This is for the security and safety of our devotees
- The following personal data will be collected. Below is a list describing of how we process personal data
- Name and Contact Details
- Deliver and confirm the registration details. Please retain the E-mail or SMS message for verification
- Send service message | E-mail and SMS messages will be sent regarding the participation details
- Enable you to enter and participate in Firewalking Festival
- Provide customer services and support
- Date of Birth
- For male devotees crossing the firepit, there is an age restriction for participation
- Male devotees between 16 years of age and below 21 years of age will require parental/ guardian consent in crossing the firepit
- No Participation for anyone below 16 years of age (Male Devotees crossing the firepit)
- Emergency Contact
- In an emergency, the Next of Kin contact will be used
- Name and Contact Details