Devotees throng Amman temples in Coimbatore for Aadi Friday; special abhishekams and decorations held
For Aadi Friday, several Amman temples in Coimbatore held special abhishekams and decorations drawing large numbers of devotees; police managed security at temple premises.
On Aadi Friday, numerous Amman temples across Coimbatore saw heavy turnout as devotees attended special abhishekams and decorative ceremonies. Temples including Koniyamman, Periyakadai Street Maagalaiamman, Puliyakulam Mariamman and Elumichchanaari Amman recorded large gatherings.
Early morning rituals at Koniyamman temple included ceremonial baths with milk, curd, turmeric and other consecrating liquids. Other temples observed special leaf and flower decorations and distributed prasadam to devotees.
Festivities continued into the evening with processions and swing (oonjal) ceremonies in some areas. Large crowds required police to maintain order and provide security at temple precincts.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai