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Ayudha Puja celebrated at Sivakasi

22-10-2015
22nd October 2015

Ayudha Puja celebrated at Sivakasi

As a part of Navaratri Festival, Ayudha Puja, the traditional festival was celebrated across the Sivakasi town, yesterday. All the temple shrines such as Mupidaaraiamman Kovil (Katchakaara Amman Kovil), Badrakaliamman Kovil, Sivan Kovil and other shrines were colourfully decorated for the festival. People offered special prayers on the occasion. Ayudha Puja was celebrated at the place of work. Sivakasians worshipped the tools, vehicles, electrical appliances or instruments that are used in their occupation. Majority of the offices in Sivakasi were decorated and seen with Pakkavaazhai at their gate. All the implements that are part of one’s occupation and were cleaned properly, polished and decorated. They were smeared with Sandhanam and Kungumam. Special puja were performed. Prasadams such as sundal, pori and vilampazham were distributed to the family, friends, relatives and workers. Price of on Vilambalam is Rs.20/- to Rs.30/-. , one set of Pakkavaazhai is Rs.20/-., Pori Pocket Rs.10/-.. On this special occasion, Sivakasi receives mild shower but the drizzle fails to make the road wet and did not pose any hurdles to Sivakasians.


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