Aadi festival begins at Tiruchendur Ayyavazhi site; flag hoisted
The Aadi festival at Tiruchendur's Ayyavazhi site commenced with a flag-hoisting and processions; it will run until July 27 with daily rituals and a scheduled chariot procession.
The 194th Aadi festival at the Ayyavazhi site of Ayyavazhi Vaikunthar in Tiruchendur began yesterday with the flag-hoisting ceremony. Organisers said the festival will continue until July 27.
Large numbers of devotees attended the opening-day events, which included processions and a flower chariot. Daily rituals start early in the morning and the festival features traditional vahanas such as the peacock, eagle and horse in processions.
Final arrangements include a chariot procession scheduled for July 27 at 12.05 pm. Officials and local organisers said they have made arrangements for pilgrims and ensured necessary facilities during the festival.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai