The top of the hillock has been cited as one of the places where a divine katir / Vel from Lord Skanda struck. It attracted the Katirkamam pilgrims from immemorial time. So many folklores bring the antiquity of Ukanthai Temple to Katirkamam. Murugan worship in dance and music: Kavvadi. Kavadi Attam is a dance performed by the devotees Murugan, performed during the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage.
There was a small hut made with loose stones for the "Vel" at the top of the hill from very long time. There is yet a third myth according to which, Murugan and his sweet heart Valli arrived in stone boats (which still rest on the beach) to reside on top of the Ukanthai Malai. According to another myth, the third spear from the hand of Lord Murugan reached here and came to rest on this hilltop, making it a favorite site for Murukan worship.
"Muthiyanse Bandara Mahataya" from Panamai was appointed by him, as the "Vannakkar" (litt. A famous merchant from Jaffna "Markkandu Mudaliyar" lived in Batticaloa erected a small building for housing the Vel in 1885. It is believed that, a Hindu sage named "Giri", from North India looked after this temple.
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Murugan Song Full Moon Day
" Teerta Utsavam" (the final Sea bathing cult of festival) is carried out during Tiruvonam star of Hindu panchangam. Annual Festival Annual Festival of Ukanthai is simultaneously occurring with Katirkamam festival falling on mid July - August Full moon day. The naturally formed foot - like excavations are believed to belongs to Murugan and Valli.
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