‘Aatril Kambam Vidum Vizha’ draws huge crowds

Thousands of devotees took portion successful the ‘Aatril Kambam Vidum Vizha’ programme arsenic portion of the 21-day Vaikasi festival astatine Sri Mariamman Temple.

The beatified Kambam (a ineffable pole) was taken retired of the temple and carried successful a decorated procession to the Amaravathi River. The Kambam, arsenic per the rituals, was subsequently immersed successful the stream successful the beingness of devotees, who thronged from antithetic parts of the district. Special pujas were performed to Sri Mariamman.

The metropolis wore a festive look connected the juncture of the festival. Traditional people performances specified arsenic oyilattam, mayilattam and others marked the festival. Elaborate information arrangements were successful spot for the creaseless behaviour of the festival.