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Thousands witnessed Mandagapadi

08-04-2013
8th April 2013

Thousands witnessed Mandagapadi

Devotees thronged Sivakasi Sri Arulmighu Mariamman Thirukovil in large numbers on Panguni Pongal Festival 2013 and witnessed Mandagapadi, today night. The temples were decked up for the special day. As a part of Panguni Pongal Festival, Mandagapadi was decorated with festoons, colourful decorative lights, garlands, flowers and other decorative works. Some devotees performed Paravai Kavadi and 21 agni chatti. Huge crowds were seen at the town. Devotees from the nearby villages and Sivakasi town thronged the temples throughout the night to offer pujas. Sivakasi Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai arranged the festival in a grand and in an systematic manner. The temple and police administration have made special arrangements to conduct the festival in a smooth manner. There was live coverage and broadcast of the festival by the local cable tv networks. After worshiping the Goddess, Sivakasians are busy in buying the traditional Vellai Mittaai and Karuppatti Mittaai. The traditional festival entertains all sections of people in the town.





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