Thoothkudi (Tamil Nadu): (Jul 7) The maha kumbhabhishekam (consecration) of the renowned Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur in the district was performed on Monday in religious fervour amidst the recitation of Vedic mantras by the priests.
Shouts of “Vetrivel Muruganukku arogara” rang in the air as the priests poured holy water on the temple kalasams and temple vimanams during the sanctification ceremony invoking the divine blessings for the structure and well-being of the community.
After the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was performed, water was sprinkled on the devotees who had gathered in several thousands to witness the grand ceremony performed in the presence of Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidushekhara Bharati, and Dharmapuram Adheenam, after a gap of 16 years.
Following the completion of the 12th phase of yagasala puja in the early hours of Monday, the holy water to be poured on Kumba Kalasa was carried in a ceremonial procession on the temple premises. The procession culminated with the water being taken to the designated vimanas and gopurams.
The rituals of performing puja for Kumba Kalasa commenced around 5:50 a.m., soon after the holy water reached the dedicated spots atop the vimanas and gopurams. The consecration of both east and west gopurams and vimanas were performed simultaneously at the scheduled time, amidst vedic chants and the resounding devotion of the crowd chanting “Vetrivel Muruganukku Arogara”.
The Kumba Kalasas pre-filled with kodo millet were then sanctified with holy water, followed by the deeparadhana. Following the consecration event rituals, holy water was sprayed on devotees with drones, marking the event’s spiritual and technological blend.
A large number of pilgrims gathered at the seashore and the temple’s entry points, which offer a stunning view of the rajagopuram and sacred proceedings during the consecration.
HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, HR&CE department Commissioner P.N. Sridhar, and other officials participated in the event.
