Aadi Festival Flag Hoisting at Kallalagar Temple
The Aadi festival at the Kallalagar Temple in Madurai began with a flag hoisting ceremony. The chariot procession is scheduled for July 29th.
The Aadi festival at the Kallalagar Temple in Alagarkovil, Madurai, commenced yesterday with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony. A large number of devotees participated in the rituals and sought blessings.
The main event of the festival, the Aadi chariot procession, is scheduled for July 29th, along with the 'Padi Pooja' at the 18th-step Karuppanasamy temple. Sundararaja Perumal, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhoodevi, was adorned in special decorations for the occasion.
Daily processions of the deity on various traditional vehicles are being held throughout the festival. The 11-day event will conclude with the 'Utsava Shanthi'. The arrangements are being overseen by Temple Joint Commissioner Ra. Hariharan and the temple staff.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai