They said pilgrims gathered at Agni theertham seashore, took a holy dip in the sea and offered prayers to their forefathers. Later they offered pooja at the temple, which was opened for devotees at 3:00 AM.
The devotees also took bath in the 22 water sites at the temple. The presiding deity Lord Ramanathaswamy was brought to the sea shore on a 'Garuda Vahana' where Theerthavari was held
Elaborate security arrangements had been made for the day and government had operated special buses on the occassion.