Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman PotkovilOmanthai, Vavuniya
From the Sabai

News and updates from the Potkovil

Festival announcements, construction milestones, and stories of devotion and service from in and around Omanthai.

Close-up of the temple gopuram — the centrepiece of the temple's recent works
Arangkavalar Sabai

The 37-foot Theer Muttri: Tallest Chariot Pedestal in Vavuniya District

After more than two years of community effort, the temple has completed its 37-foot chariot pedestal — a landmark for the entire Vavuniya District.

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Festival idol seated on a floral throne during the annual Theer Thiruvizha
Arangkavalar Sabai

Annual Festival 2026: Eight Days of Devotion, Service and Celebration

The 2026 Vardanantha Thiruvizha runs from 6 July to 14 July. Here is the full programme — and how families can participate as Upayakarar.

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Interior of the temple mandapam — venue for Aranerin and Fine Arts classes
Aranerin Co-ordinator

Eighty Children, One Classroom: Aranerin Vakuppukal at the Temple

Free weekly Dharma classes at the temple have grown to serve more than 80 children from surrounding villages — and a Fine Arts wing is now being added.

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Deity surrounded by fruit offerings — symbolic of the temple's annadanam tradition
Welfare Committee

Beyond the Sanctum: Annadanam, Education and Medical Aid

A large share of the temple's income returns to the community — funding school scholarships, university support and emergency medical aid for poor families.

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