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Time of India
7 days ago
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Devotees offer special pujas at Noyyal ghats in Coimbatore to mark Aadi 18
Coimbatore: Thousands of people thronged the Noyyal ghats at Perur here on the occasion of Aadi Perukku on Sunday. The festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi, which is known as Aadi 18. Devotees offered special pujas on the banks of Noyyal river. As the traditional practice, devotees paid respects to their ancestors, while newlywed couples took a dip in the river and offered prayers for a prosperous future. Many devotees visited the Perur Patteeswarar Temple for darshan. People had to wait for hours before they could offer prayers. Members of NGOs Kovai Kulangal Padhukappu Amaippu and No Food Waste, along with Perur town panchayat sanitary workers, collected snacks and fruits offered by devotees and distributed them to the needy. They also removed the waste left behind by visitors. "We collected two tonnes of fruits, sweets, food items and new clothes from the riverbank and distributed them to the needy," said T Suresh, secretary, Kovai Kulangal Padhukappu Amaippu. Rituals were also performed at Nandhavanam on the banks of Bhavani river and at the Vana Bathrakaliamman Temple, both near Mettupalayam. Thousands of devotees, including newlywed couples, visited Kooduthurai, the confluence of Bhavani, Cauvery and Amudha rivers at Bhavani in Erode on Sunday. Devotees began arriving at the site as early as 5am to take a ritual bath in the holy waters. They offered special prayers and worshipped Goddess Vedanayagi and Lord Sangameswara. A few performed ancestral rites to honour their forebears. Similar large gatherings were reported at Kodumudi, where devotees took a holy dip in the Cauvery and offered prayers at the Siva, Vishnu and Brahma temples, all situated on the same premises. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
03-08-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng Bhavani river confluence for 'Aadi perukku'
In connection with 'Aadi perukku', thousands of devotees—including newly married couples—visited Kooduthurai, the confluence of the Bhavani, Cauvery, and the mythical Amudha rivers, at Bhavani, around 15 km from Erode, on Sunday. Deeply revered by Tamils, the Cauvery river is worshipped as a goddess, especially on the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi. The day also marks the start of the sowing season preferred by most farmers. Devotees began arriving at the site as early as 5 am to take a ritual bath in the holy waters. They offered special prayers to the rivers and worshipped Goddess Vedanayagi and Lord Sangameswara. A few performed ancestral rites to honour their forebears. Similar large gatherings were reported at Kodumudi, where devotees took a holy dip in the Cauvery and offered prayers at the Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma temples, all situated within the same premises. Heavy police deployment was in place around the Cauvery riverbanks and temple areas to manage the crowd and ensure safety.
News18
03-08-2025
- Climate
- News18
Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng Bhavani river confluence for Aadi perukku
Erode (Tamil Nadu) Aug 3 (PTI) In connection with 'Aadi perukku', thousands of devotees—including newly married couples—visited Kooduthurai, the confluence of the Bhavani, Cauvery, and the mythical Amudha rivers, at Bhavani, around 15 km from Erode, on Sunday. Deeply revered by Tamils, the Cauvery river is worshipped as a goddess, especially on the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi. The day also marks the start of the sowing season preferred by most farmers. Devotees began arriving at the site as early as 5 am to take a ritual bath in the holy waters. They offered special prayers to the rivers and worshipped Goddess Vedanayagi and Lord Sangameswara. A few performed ancestral rites to honour their forebears. view comments First Published: August 03, 2025, 15:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
