Sangameswarar Temple car festival held in Coimbatore after 32 years
The Sangameswarar Temple car festival in Kottaimedu took place on Saturday, marking its return after a 32-year break. A large number of devotees participated in the procession, offering prayers and witnessing the traditional event.
Festival preparations began on May 4 with the ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Special pujas were performed daily for deities Sangameswarar and Akilandeswari.
On Saturday, the temple was opened early in the morning for special pujas, after which the deities were installed on the decorated chariot. The procession commenced at 10:40 a.m.
The chariot travelled along Kottai Eswaran Kovil Street, Perumal Koil Street, and NH Road before returning to its starting point at Kottai Eswaran Kovil Street by 2.15 p.m. Vedic hymns were recited ahead of the chariot, accompanied by traditional Kailasa instruments.
Thousands of people participated in the procession. As part of efforts to promote communal harmony, members of the local Muslim community distributed biscuits and refreshments to devotees.
Security arrangements were overseen by the Coimbatore City Police, with over 500 personnel deployed along the procession route.
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