On Wednesday evening, the Lord is taken in a procession along with His consorts seated on a fully decorated chariot pulled by the devotees with the chanting of Govinda Namasmarana. It is believed and said that those who witness the Lord seated on the chariot during Rathotsavam will not be reborn.

This evening, Parvathi devi assumes the form of Maha Kali also called as Mahishasura Mardhini (slayer of Mahishasura demon) and is taken in an procession around the temple. Maha Kali is one of the ten Mahavidyas. Kali's earliest appearance is that of a destroyer of evil forces. She is also seen as divine protector and the one who bestows moksha, or liberation. Kali is often portrayed standing or dancing on her consort, the Hindu god Shiva, who lies calm and prostrate beneath her.