the Thirupparankundram Koodal Academy, coming on the day before the full moons of Thai and Puyaazhi respectively. Soornavai Vizha , the slaying of legendary Kadamba Asura king Surabadma, by Lord Sevvaell , comes on the sixth day after newmoon in Itrai (Kaarthigai) . Vaadai Vizha or Vadavazhi Vizha , the festival