On the day of thiruvathira (Malayalam era Dhanu)  hindu ladies worship Lord parameswra  and parvathy for good health, well-being  of their husband and family and unmarried ladies pray to get good husband and family for their life. Holy bath and thiruthira vratha (fasting), pathirapoochoodal , thiruvathirakali also are performed on this day and prossession is also conduceted in temple.