Thiruvathira celebrations in Vadakkunnathan temple
The Hindu
Special prayers including Rudra Japam, led by Thanthri Puliyannur Sree Sankara Narayanan Namboodiri, started from early morning.
Hundreds of devotees thronged Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in connection with Thiruvathira celebrations on Friday.
Special prayers including Rudra Japam, led by Thanthri Puliyannur Sree Sankara Narayanan Namboodiri, started from early morning.
Thiruvathira Oottu (feast) was offered to 5,000 people at Annadana Mandapam. Chama rice, Rasa Kalan, steamed Muthira (Horse Gram), and Koova Payasam were the special dishes.
Niramala, Chuttuvilakku and Lakshadeepam were organised in the evening. Thiruvathira Kali was started by 4 p.m. at the Athira Mandapam. In all, 240 groups participated in the Athirolsavam this time, according to the temple sources.
CCTV camera, installed at ₹10 lakh was inaugurated on Thiruvathira day.













