20th September 2015

Thousands take part in Ganesh idol immersion procession

As a part of Vinayakar Chathurthi Festival, Idol Immersion of Lord Vinayaka was performed, today, in Sivakasi, at 06:00 p.m.. Over 40 idols put up and worshipped in the town during Ganesh puja were immersed in the Sakkammal Kovil Theppam, today. The Idol Radhams were decorated with flowers, festoons, garlands and lights. Few devotees carried out mulaipaari, paavai vilakku while others danced throughout the procession accompanied with band sets. Even children dressed in colourful attires marched all along the route. This year Bahubali Vinayaka delighted all devotees. Heavy police bandobust marked the occasion. A team of divers were kept stand by at the immersion point. The idols were brought to Sakkamal Kovil Theppam following the route map given by the police and the organizers. The idols were taken into the waters and immersed one by one. Thousands take part in Ganesh idol immersion procession.