On August 3, devotees flocked to Perur Padithurai along the Noyyal River in Coimbatore to celebrate Aadi Perukku, offering prayers and fulfilling vows amidst heightened police security.
Coimbatore: The Aadi Perukku festival, celebrated along riverbanks, saw a large gathering of devotees at Perur Padithurai along the Noyyal River in Coimbatore district on August 3. This annual event marks the beginning of agricultural activities and is considered auspicious for various new endeavors.
Aadi Perukku, also known as Aadi 18, is a significant day when farmers traditionally begin their cultivation after offering prayers. The festival emphasizes the importance of water conservation and river worship, with people revering rivers as divine entities. It is believed that activities started on this day will be successfully completed.
The day is also considered favorable for purchasing jewelry. Many households perform rituals dedicated to virgin deities along the riverbanks. At Perur Padithurai, devotees were seen fulfilling their vows and offering prayers, continuing a time-honored tradition.
The large turnout of public at the venue prompted the deployment of a significant number of police personnel to ensure safety and maintain order. Authorities have urged the public to refrain from entering the river due to the possibility of sudden increase in water levels caused by ongoing rains.
Aadi Perukku not only serves as a religious observance but also as a reminder of the cultural significance of rivers in Tamil Nadu's agrarian society. The festival underscores the symbiotic relationship between nature and human activities, particularly in agricultural communities.
Aadi Perukku, also known as Aadi 18, is a significant day when farmers traditionally begin their cultivation after offering prayers. The festival emphasizes the importance of water conservation and river worship, with people revering rivers as divine entities. It is believed that activities started on this day will be successfully completed.
The day is also considered favorable for purchasing jewelry. Many households perform rituals dedicated to virgin deities along the riverbanks. At Perur Padithurai, devotees were seen fulfilling their vows and offering prayers, continuing a time-honored tradition.
The large turnout of public at the venue prompted the deployment of a significant number of police personnel to ensure safety and maintain order. Authorities have urged the public to refrain from entering the river due to the possibility of sudden increase in water levels caused by ongoing rains.
Aadi Perukku not only serves as a religious observance but also as a reminder of the cultural significance of rivers in Tamil Nadu's agrarian society. The festival underscores the symbiotic relationship between nature and human activities, particularly in agricultural communities.