Aandaal Utsavam, Arulmigu Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Thirukovilur.

The Arulmigu Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is located in the Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is mentioned in the early historic Tamil literature of the Azhwar saints from the sixth to ninth century AD, described as the Divya Prabandha. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu, reclined in a standing posture with one leg raised above the head of King Mahabali.Aandal Utsavam - The “Aadi Thiruvadipooram is celebrated in the month of August every year to commemorate the birth of Goddess Aandal. The goddess was born in the month of Aadi under the Nakshatra (star) of Pooram, therefore the festival is celebrated as “Aadi Pooram”. During this festival, the deity is taken in procession around the temple on a decorated palanquin. Thousands of devotees gather at the temple to attend the special poojas and the car festival held at the temple.