Then the dancer circumambulates the shrine, runs in the courtyard and continues dancing there. To mark the occasion, the festival deity of Annamalaiyar circumambulates the mountain. The Priest circumambulates the temple and he ascends to the veil. She circumambulates around the jeweled Buddha's pedestal clockwise three times. To mark the occasion, the festival deity of Thayumanaswami circumambulates the mountain. On entering the eastern gate the devotee circumambulates the whole central shrine before stepping inside. The area which circumambulates the outer and inner compound walls is called Sampangi Pradakshinam.