Tiruchendur temple gears up for Kanda Sashti festival

THOOTHUKUDI Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister S. Ramesh on Monday said that preparatory arrangements were in full swing for the Kanda Sashti festival, beginning on Tuesday, at Subramanya Swami temple in Tiruchendur. He said the festival was celebrated on a grand scale every year and attracted lakhs of devotees.

This year, the festival began on Tuesday. The Soorasamharam (annihilation of demon) would be held on Sunday, followed by Thirukalayanam (celestial wedding) on Monday. With a large number of devotees expected to visit Tiruchendur for the festival, elaborate arrangements were being made to accommodate them.

About one lakh devotees were expected on each of the first five days, while the turnout was likely to increase to six lakh for Soorasamharam event and two lakh for Thirukalayanam. Shelters for devotees observing fast were being established at 11 locations with basic amenities including toilets and drinking water.