Pooyam Thozhal festival is conducted twice a year on the day of Pooyam star in the Malayalam months of Kanni and Thulam., The highlight of the Pooyam Thozhal festival is worshipping with lighted lamps (deepa aradhana). As per faith, one witnessing this ritual is certain to get mukthi (salvation). Final day of the festival is marked by Panchavadya (traditional orchestra).

Aayilliya Mahotsavam at the Vetticode Sree Nagaraja Swami Temple falls on the day in the Malayalam month of Kanni, every year. The celebrations starts seven days prior to the Aayilliyam day. On these days, several special poojas, homas and kalasa poojas are accomplished to increase the deity’s power and the power to bless the worshippers. https://www.vetticodenagarajatemple.in/ayilyamnotice

At the temple of Vetticode, Sree Nagaraja Swami during the time of Sivarathri Angas, Navaka, Sree Bhoothabali and special poojas are done year after year. The main importance of Sivarathri here, is to portray the close relationship with Lord Anantha Rudhra.