Devotees of all ages participate in a midnight walk to Marudamalai Subramaniyaswami Temple in Coimbatore, marking the Thaipusam festival. Local residents offer refreshments like tea, coffee, and biscuits along the way.
Coimbatore: In a display of devout faith and tradition, scores of devotees are set to undertake a midnight walk to the Marudamalai Subramaniyaswami Temple in Coimbatore today (January 25), in celebration of the Thaipusam festival. This annual pilgrimage draws participants ranging from young to old, embarking on their spiritual journey from Thudiyalur near Appanaickenpalayam.
The Thaipusam festival, known for its vibrant processions and devout rituals, witnesses devotees walking through the night to reach the hilltop temple by dawn. Along the route, local residents show their support by offering refreshments such as tea, coffee, and biscuits to the pilgrims. This act of sharing and community involvement adds to the festive spirit of the occasion.
The pilgrimage to Marudamalai, a revered site for Murugan devotees, is a testament to the enduring spiritual traditions of Tamil Nadu. The Thaipusam festival, associated with penance and devotion to Lord Murugan, continues to be a significant cultural and religious event in the region, bringing together people of all ages in a shared spiritual experience.
The Thaipusam festival, known for its vibrant processions and devout rituals, witnesses devotees walking through the night to reach the hilltop temple by dawn. Along the route, local residents show their support by offering refreshments such as tea, coffee, and biscuits to the pilgrims. This act of sharing and community involvement adds to the festive spirit of the occasion.
The pilgrimage to Marudamalai, a revered site for Murugan devotees, is a testament to the enduring spiritual traditions of Tamil Nadu. The Thaipusam festival, associated with penance and devotion to Lord Murugan, continues to be a significant cultural and religious event in the region, bringing together people of all ages in a shared spiritual experience.