Sivanmalai Subramaniya Swami Temple in Tirupur district commences the Thai Poosam festival with a grand flag hoisting ceremony, drawing numerous devotees for the auspicious event.
Coimbatore: The revered Sivanmalai Subramaniya Swami Temple near Kangayam in Tirupur district celebrated the commencement of the Thai Poosam festival with a grand flag hoisting today. The ceremony attracted many devotees who participated in the rituals and offered prayers.
Sivanmalai Temple, known for its significance in the Kongu region, is famous for housing Lord Muruga. A unique feature of this temple is the 'Utharavu Petty' (Order Box), a distinctive element not found in other temples. The Thai Poosam festival at this temple began on January 17 with festivities at the Veerakaliyamman Temple at the base of the hill.
Today's ceremonies included special rituals at the hill temple, the consecration of the Mayil Vahana (Peacock Vehicle), and the hoisting of the flag at the temple's sanctum. This was followed by a procession around the hill and special prayers at the Nanjundeswarar Temple at the hill's base.
Daily rituals like the Kaalasanthi Pooja and Mandapakattalai (community offerings) are also scheduled. The main event, the Therottam (Chariot Procession), will start on January 26, circumambulating the hill and culminating on January 28. Preparations for the festival, including setting up stalls at the base of the hill, are underway by the temple staff.
Sivanmalai Temple, known for its significance in the Kongu region, is famous for housing Lord Muruga. A unique feature of this temple is the 'Utharavu Petty' (Order Box), a distinctive element not found in other temples. The Thai Poosam festival at this temple began on January 17 with festivities at the Veerakaliyamman Temple at the base of the hill.
Today's ceremonies included special rituals at the hill temple, the consecration of the Mayil Vahana (Peacock Vehicle), and the hoisting of the flag at the temple's sanctum. This was followed by a procession around the hill and special prayers at the Nanjundeswarar Temple at the hill's base.
Daily rituals like the Kaalasanthi Pooja and Mandapakattalai (community offerings) are also scheduled. The main event, the Therottam (Chariot Procession), will start on January 26, circumambulating the hill and culminating on January 28. Preparations for the festival, including setting up stalls at the base of the hill, are underway by the temple staff.