The annual festival of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devasthanam began with hoisting of the "Nanthi" flag on March 23 rd 2007. Special poojas were held during the festival time. The temple was decorated with fresh flowers, mango leaves, "Thoranam" (young coconut leaves were plaited together by fingers) and "Kolam".

Devotees gathered at the temple in the morning and evening to participate in the special poojas and procession with the idols.

The animal pilgrimage (Miruga Yaththirai) day was held on March 30th 2007 , tenth day of the annual festival at dusk. It's a rare event that takes place only in a few temples during the annual festival.