The annual Chithirai Festival has begun with the ceremonial flag hoisting (Kodiyetram) at the Adhinathar Azhwar Temple in Azhwar Thirunagari.
Auspicious Beginning of the Festival
The flag hoisting marks the formal start of the temple’s grand Chithirai celebrations. Devotees gathered in large numbers to participate in rituals and witness the sacred ceremony.
Main Highlight: Garuda Sevai on april 23
One of the most important events of the festival will be the Garuda Sevai (Karuda Sevai) scheduled for April 23. During this special procession, the deity is taken out in a ceremonial ride on Garuda, attracting thousands of devotees.
Religious and Cultural Significance
The Chithirai festival is an important tradition in tamil Vaishnavite temples, celebrating devotion, temple heritage, and community participation. It brings together rituals, processions, and cultural events over several days.
Conclusion
With the flag hoisting ceremony completed, the celebrations at Azhwar Thirunagari Adhinathar temple have officially begun, and devotees are now looking forward to the grand Garuda Sevai on april 23.
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