Namakkal: A special pooja was held for Agni Kalabhairava at the Kamatchiyamman and Ekambareswarar temple located on Thattara Street in Namakkal, in celebration of the Thai month’s waning moon Ashtami festival. The pooja was conducted with great anticipation from the devotees.
The event began at 5:30 PM, with a special abhishekam performed for Agni Kalabhairava using ingredients such as turmeric, kumkum, honey, milk, yogurt, coconut water, paneer, and sandalwood. Additionally, cardamom, grapes, vada, and adirasam garlands were adorned on the deity.
In the next phase, the festival idol was also given an abhishekam and decoration. A special sandalwood decoration was done for the deity, followed by the Maha Deepaaradhana.
Devotees lit ghee lamps in coconuts, lemons, and pumpkins as offerings, performing rituals and presenting their offerings to the temple.
This special pooja provided devotees with a profound spiritual experience and mental peace. The event witnessed a large gathering of devotees who prayed earnestly with devotion for the blessings of Lord Shiva.
