Painguni Uthram is one of the important festive occasions of Shasta temples in South India, especially in
Kerala and
Tamil Nadu. This festival, held amid much pomp and merriment, commemorates the birth of
Lord Ayyappa. As per Malayalam era, Uthram star in the month of
Meenam (March-April) is celebrated as Painguni Uthram. Thousands of devotees visit the Shasta temples during this occasion to get the divine grace and blessings.
