Devotees throng temples on Tamil New Year day

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Press Trust of India Madurai
Last Updated : Apr 14 2014 | 3:05 PM IST
: Thousands of devotees offered worship in temples at various places in the state, including the famous Meenakshi temple and Koodal Alagar temple here today on Tamil New year day and 'Chithirai Vishu.
Temples of Lord Muruga at Palani, Tiruchendur and Tiruparankundram remained open since early morning and special abhishekams were also performed.
The Hr&CE Minister Senthoor Pandian was among hundreds of devotees who offered worship at Tiruchendur. There was special display of fruits and vegetables in the first enclosure of the temple.
In Srirangam temple near Tiruchirapalli, the idol of Lord Ranganatha was taken out in procession in a chariot around the streets. The car festival was delayed by three hours due to heavy rush of devotees.
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First Published: Apr 14 2014 | 3:05 PM IST

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