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On the day before Navarathiri (20th September 2017), a Karagam is assembled and paraded around the temple grounds of Sri Mariamman temple. At the end of the procession, the karagam is then offered to Goddess Mariamman. Following this ritual, a decorated idol of Sri Raja Rajeswari is carried on a procession around the temple. This entire ceremony is termed as Padi Iranguthal (the descend of Ambal from the heavens onto the Golu steps for Navarathiri) This marks the start of the Navarathiri festival.