Thaipusam Temple Car ceremony in Maruthamalai cancelled! Lord Subramania Swamy to go on street visits

Director of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Director also said that that the Temple Car ceremony has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19 pandemic.


Coimbatore: Maruthamalai Murugan Temple is one among the 7 auspicious temples for Lord Murga according to the Hindus. Every year, the Thaipusam festival is celebrated with a grand ceremony. Pilgrims from across districts carry Kavadi and Paal Kudam to the temple to fulfill their offerings to lord Muruga. This year's Thaipusam festivities are about to begin tomorrow with a flag hoist between 7 to 8 am in the morning.

Director of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Director said that the Thirukalyanam ceremony is scheduled during the early hours of 3 am on January 28th, With the Vastu Shanthi and Vinayagar Pooja starting tonight.

Director of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Director also said that that the Temple Car ceremony has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19 pandemic.

As an alternative to the Temple Car ceremony Lord Subramania Swamy along with Goddesses Valli and Deivanai are taken on a street visit.

Director of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Director said that due to the Thaipusam festivities, entry for pilgrims are restricted in Marudhamalai from 27th evening to 28th morning 7 am. However after 7am on 28th the Marudhamalai Murugan Temple is open for the Thaipusam festivities.

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