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Friday, April 6, 2007

"Pancharaathi" is offered by the chief priest Bala Kurukkal at the main entrance of the temple before leaving for animal pilgrimage
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      • The annual festival of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar De...
      • The temple is decorated for the festival
      • "Pancharaathi" is offered by the chief priest Bal...
      • Vegetables such as brinjals, ladies fingers, long ...
      • The chief priest of the temple Bala Kurukkal perf...
      • Camphor is offered by the chief priest
      • Devotees witnessing the animal pilgrimage
      • The idol is taken three times around the venue by...
      • Devotees fast during the festival time
      • The idol is dressed in red on animal pilgrimage day
      • Animal pilgrimage is happening while the chief pr...
      • Animal pilgrimage happens on the East outer route...
      • Pumpkin is being cut and applied with Kumkumam
      • Red fabric is being tied at the end of the animal...
      • A day is dedicated to animal worship during the f...
      • Fresh flower garlands decorate the idol
      • "We are privileged to carry the God, and we are b...
      • Animal pilgrimage happens annually
      • Heavy horse is carried by men
      • A colourful design called "Kolam" is made by saffr...
      • At the end of the pilgrimage
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