Special Aadi Friday worship held at Amman temples near Thanjavur
Devotees performed special lamp offerings and rituals at several Amman temples near Thanjavur on the first Aadi Friday; temples held special darshan and rites throughout the day.
On the first Friday of the Aadi month, devotees gathered at several Amman temples near Thanjavur for special worship. Worshippers performed lamp offerings and rituals seeking the goddess' blessings.
Devotees observe special practices throughout the Aadi month, and it is traditionally believed that offering lamps during the Rahu period on Aadi Fridays helps fulfil wishes and remove obstacles.
Temples conducted special darshan, abhishekam and lamp ceremonies as part of the observance. (Some temple names in the source OCR were unclear.)
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai