Celebrated in the holy month of Margazhi (December–January) at the ancient Courtallam Kutralanathar Temple—the Chitra Sabha (hall of cosmic dance)—this festival honors Nataraja’s cosmic dance. The temple is steeped in Shaivite tradition, featuring special early-morning abhishekams and sacred rituals. The celestial dance darshan attracts thousands of pilgrims who come to seek spiritual blessings in the chilly winter season.