On Ayudha Puja, devotees flocked to Kakkapalayam Medu Udayamarathu Karuppasamy Temple in Annur, Coimbatore. Vehicle owners performed special rituals, seeking blessings for safe journeys and protection for their vehicles.
Coimbatore: The Kakkapalayam Medu Udayamarathu Karuppasamy Temple in Annur, Coimbatore district, witnessed a surge of devotees on Ayudha Puja day (October 11). The temple, famous in the Annur region, is a popular spot for new vehicle owners to perform puja and seek blessings.
It has become a custom for people in Annur and surrounding areas to visit this temple after purchasing new vehicles. Long-distance call taxi drivers and heavy vehicle operators also make it a point to stop here and offer prayers before their journeys.
Drivers believe that worshipping at this temple ensures a smooth and trouble-free journey. On Ayudha Puja, vehicle owners were seen tying banana plants to their two and four-wheelers, and applying vibhuti (sacred ash), sandal paste, and kumkum as part of the rituals.
Many devotees placed their vehicle keys in front of the Karuppasamy idol, lit camphor, and broke pumpkins to ward off evil eyes. Special pujas were performed, and garlands were offered to the deity. The belief that praying here brings protection during travel has made this temple a must-visit destination for many vehicle owners and drivers in the region.
The temple premises were bustling with activity as people from various parts of Coimbatore district came to seek blessings for their vehicles, ranging from two-wheelers to heavy commercial vehicles. The atmosphere was filled with devotion and hope as worshippers prayed for the safety and longevity of their vehicles.
It has become a custom for people in Annur and surrounding areas to visit this temple after purchasing new vehicles. Long-distance call taxi drivers and heavy vehicle operators also make it a point to stop here and offer prayers before their journeys.
Drivers believe that worshipping at this temple ensures a smooth and trouble-free journey. On Ayudha Puja, vehicle owners were seen tying banana plants to their two and four-wheelers, and applying vibhuti (sacred ash), sandal paste, and kumkum as part of the rituals.
Many devotees placed their vehicle keys in front of the Karuppasamy idol, lit camphor, and broke pumpkins to ward off evil eyes. Special pujas were performed, and garlands were offered to the deity. The belief that praying here brings protection during travel has made this temple a must-visit destination for many vehicle owners and drivers in the region.
The temple premises were bustling with activity as people from various parts of Coimbatore district came to seek blessings for their vehicles, ranging from two-wheelers to heavy commercial vehicles. The atmosphere was filled with devotion and hope as worshippers prayed for the safety and longevity of their vehicles.