Visits to Holy places and temples, recitation of scriptures and mingling with sages and the learned are a lively part of this interval. Several are the pilgrims who reach the temple with “Irumudikettu” (bag with two parts) upon their heads, Eleventh day is significant and there is the ‘Kalasabhishekam’. On the twelfth day children, women and men hold ‘Kavadi’ (Semi circular wooden frames decorated with flowers and feather) This is called “Ammachi kavadi”.
The results that the devotes gain through this act are varied and wonderful. They are blessed in the multifaceted phases of material existence like proper marriage, worthy children, fruitful jobs, real knowledge and prosperities. Many are the persons who were able to shatter the fetter of evil friendships, intoxication destructive ways of life or aberrant existence. Discrepancies of family life, unexpected attack of disease and absence of real love are all rectified. In short the ‘Pandrandu Noyambu’is a ladder of blessing to reach pastures of peace and prosperity.
Pilgrims attain an indefinable sense of security and sanctity after observing this penance. They chant the names of Devi with added vigor and commitment. When they return after the 12th day they have only prayer and that is for a blessing to observe this fasting in the coming years also.