Special prayers held for cows at Vaigai river bed

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jul 31 (ANI): 'Vaigai Peru Vizha' festival celebration began in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. It is a 12-day festival held at river bed of Vaigai. On the 8th day of celebration, special prayers were held for cows. 60 cows were garlanded and were smeared tilak. Hundreds of devotees thronged temple to participate in the festival.