Devotees flock to Tiruchendur for ‘Vaikasi Visakam’ festival
The Vaikasi Visakam festival saw a large turnout of devotees at the Subramanya Swami temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. Special prayers and rituals were conducted throughout the day, with many devotees fulfilling their vows. The event was supported by extensive security measures and transportation arrangements for attendees.
- ▪Lakhs of devotees gathered at the Subramanya Swami temple for the Vaikasi Visakam festival.
- ▪Special prayers and rituals, including viswaroopa darshan and udhayamarthanda abishekam, were held.
- ▪600 police personnel were deployed to ensure security during the festival.
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Lakhs of devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu gathered at Subramanya Swami temple in Tiruchendur and offered special prayers on the occasion of Vaikasi Visakam festival, which was celebrated on Saturday.After the opening of the sanctum sanctorum, viswaroopa darshan was held followed by udhayamarthanda abishekam and deeparadhana. Other regular puja and rituals were also held throughout the day.After taking a holy dip in the sea and bath in nazhi kinaru (a sacred natural spring), devotees offered prayers at the temple.
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