Weddings Solemnised In Front Of Closed Tamil Nadu Temple During Lockdown
NDTV
The 'Sunday lockdown' in Tamil Nadu saw deserted markets, roads and highways with police enforcing the curbs across the state with the help of local authorities.
Weddings were solemnised by priests on roads in front of a popular temple in Cuddalore district as places of worship were closed in view of COVID related curbs and a shutdown was observed on Sunday in Tamil Nadu to tackle virus spread.
On roads abutting the Tiruvanthipuram Sri Devanathaswamy Temple in the northern coastal district of Cuddalore and in and around the shrine premises, several marriages were solemnised on Sunday, an auspicious 'Muhurtha naal' in the Tamil month of 'Thai'.
Also, traditionally, conducting weddings in this shrine, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is considered by people as auspicious. The temple, like all other places of worship is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday a week. The 'kumbabishekam,' consecration ceremony of Vadapalani Lord Murugan temple here was performed by priests in the presence of a very minimum number of people in view of curbs.
The 'Sunday lockdown,' albeit with some relaxations saw deserted markets, roads and highways with police enforcing the curbs across the state with the help of local authorities.
