Garland from Andal Temple being taken to Madurai for Lord Kallazhagar
Amidst special pujas and aradhanas performed by a group of archakars at the shrine here on Saturday, the garland was carried by the temple authorities to Madurai. The HR&CE officials led by Sakkarai Ammal, Avudaiammal and others said that it has been the tradition from time immemorial to send the 'gift' from Goddess Andal to Lord Kallazhagar, which would be adorned on the deity on the occasion.
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