THANDAYUTHAPANII FESTIVAL

 On the 26th day of the annual festival, the Thandayuthapani festival takes place. It involves Narada bringing a special mango and giving it to Lord Shiva. Both Ganesh and Skantha compete for the mango. Shiva offers it to the son who would travel round the world quickly. .

The knowledgeable Ganesh goes round his parents and qualifies for the prize. Skantha returns after his journey round the world and is disappointed. He renounces worldly attachments and becomes Palaniyandi.