Around two lakh devotees from several parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu thronged the hill shrine of Lord Muruga at Gudivanka in Gudipala mandal of tri-State Kuppam junction on August 9 (Wednesday) to take part in the ‘Adi Krithika’ celebrations.
The annual festival is considered a significant fusion of the Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cultures.
Thousands of devotees were seen trekking the hillock since August 8 (Tuesday) evening, carrying kavadis (a wooden pole tied with offerings to the Lord at both ends). The temple has a history dating back to a century ago.
