Rameswaram temple to open early during Margazhi

Beginning December 16 (Margazhi), the sanctum sanctorum astatine the celebrated Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple present volition unfastened from 3.30 a.m. onwards, said HR&CE officials present connected Friday.

During the 30 days of Tamil period of Margazhi, isolated from peculiar pujas, Thevara and Thiruvembavai songs would beryllium played.

The ‘spatikalinga’ puja would beryllium performed from 4. to 4.30 a.m. followed by ‘Tirupalliezhuchi’ astatine 5 a.m. During the full time (forenoon, day and evening), the ‘aaru kala’ pooja would beryllium performed by the priests and the palliarai puja would beryllium conducted by 8.30 p.m.

The caller statement shall stay effectual till January 16, the officials said.