7th March 2013

Mazhai Kanji - Special Prayer for Rain

As a part of Therukattu Pongal Festival, few streets in Sivakasi organised Mazhai Kanji fest - special prayer for rain, at their street. Mazhai Kanji has been prepared and special pujas were performed for Muthaalamman. And offered the godess Mazhai Kanji, to invoke the rain god. The street people take part in the services in large numbers and pray for bountiful rains. Believing that, after offering the puja, they will receive enough rainfall in the town.