Amid the beating of drums, singing and dancing, a sea of devotees gathered at the Ramarayar Mandapam in Madurai for ‘Theerthavari’. As Lord Kallazhagar made His way into the mandapam during the recent annual Chithirai festival, the devotees sprayed water on Him, as part of the tradition.
To fulfil their vows, devotees, including children, dress up as Lord Kallazhagar and go to the mandapam to spray the water from bags made of goat skin, slung on their shoulders. This unique bag is made specifically for the annual event.
