Author: Special Correspondent
Publication: The Hindu
Date: May 10, 2009
URL: http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/10/stories/2009051054500600.htm
Amidst chanting of Vedic hymns and slogans
of 'Govinda, Govinda'
Lord Sundararajaperumal, (Kallazhagar), entered
the river Vaigai at Paramakudi on Saturday near here amidst chanting of Vedic
hymns and slogans of 'Govinda, Govinda'.
Though the event was arranged during the early
hours, a large number of devotees from Parmakudi, Ramanathapuram and the nearby
areas thronged the riverbanks to witness the holy event. The Lord was brought
to the venue in "poopallakku".
This is an important event of the nine day
annual Chithirai festival and this is the third day event after the celestial
wedding of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswarar. The venue, which was
in the middle of the Vaigai, was lit with powerful electrical lights and tubes.
The devotees, who thronged from far away areas, made a beeline to get the
holy water sprinkled on them.
Later, a large number of devotees attended
the "theerthavari" on the Lord Kallazhagar at Melachathiram. The
police made elaborate arrangements to control the crowd.