The annual Thai poosam teppam at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore will be held from Jan 20 to 22 this year. The preparations for the festival are expected to commence soon.
A huge float will be built for this festival which is dedicated to Sri Singaravelar. The deity will adorn a special alangaram and will be taken around the temple tank in the float.
The gates of the temple tank will be thrown open to the public, they can watch the festivities from all sides.