Kumbakonam (TN): The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam today, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.
The theerthavari event is considered the most sacred to take a holy dip in the Mahamaham tank.
Police said more than five lakh people took a holy dip in the tank today.
Official sources said deities from 12 Shiva temples were taken in a procession to the banks of the tank and pujas were performed before the Theerthavari was held.
The theerthavari event is considered the most sacred to take a holy dip in the Mahamaham tank.
Police said more than five lakh people took a holy dip in the tank today.
Official sources said deities from 12 Shiva temples were taken in a procession to the banks of the tank and pujas were performed before the Theerthavari was held.
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