This year Dhanur Maasa Pooja starts on Monday 16th December 2013 and ends on Monday 13th January 2014, Bhogi. During this period the temple opens at 4.30 am in the morning. Harathi is done before sunrise followed by parayanam of Sri Aditya Hrudaya Stotram. The daily Vaiswadeva Homam will be performed by 9.30am.