Today, April 14 is the traditional observance of the
Tamil New Year. On this morning the reading of the Panchangam (Tamil New Year
Almanac) in front of the shrine of Sambandha Vinayaka occurs. This reading of
the Almanac by a Senior Priest of Arunachaleswarar Temple is primarily in
relation to the confirmation of Festival Dates at the Temple throughout the
coming year.
Outside the Sambandha Vinayaka Shrine 2021 Tamil New Year Darshan of Sambandha Vinayaka Senior Priest examining the 2021 Tamil Almanac