In Coimbatore's Dasampalayam, devotees brought germinated sprouts to an ancient Sreenivasa Perumal Temple on April 21. Special rituals were held amid preparations for the Kumbabishekam festival.
Coimbatore: The ancient Alar Mel Mangai Sametha Sreenivasa Perumal Temple in Dasampalayam, Coimbatore, witnessed a unique devotional procession on April 21. As part of the preparations for the upcoming Kumbabishekam festival, women devotees marched in a procession carrying pots of germinated sprouts on their heads. This tradition, deeply rooted in local customs, was observed to invoke blessings during the special rituals conducted at the temple. The temple has been abuzz with activities, as various ritualistic arrangements are underway for the grand festival.