 The festival ends with the Thirukalyanam ("celestial wedding") of Sri Kailasanathar with Sri Anandavalli Amman on the 11th day.The festival starts with the Flag hoisting ("Kodiettram") in the Temple's Kodimaram, followed by procession of deities, Sri Balivinayagar Hustiradevar, Shiva and Amman.Annaabishegam is celebrated on the full moon day of Tamil month of Ippasi and Siva-Rathiri is observed in traditional way during the month of Maasi.