The formal start of the Panguni festival at Sri Kapali Temple took place this morning when the flag-hoisting ceremony was conducted.
By 8.30 a.m. a large number of devotees filled the space around the flag staff in the western side of the temple. A special enclosure near here was created for seniors and guests of the temple.
A series of rituals were held culminating in the hoisting of the flag.
Elsewhere on campus, all kinds of preparations were on for the biggest fest at this well-known temple.
Here are the key dates for the Panguni festival.
March 9, 6 a.m. – Adhikara Nandhi procession
March 11, night - Rishaba Vahanam
March 13, 8.30 a.m. – Thiruther
March 14, 3 p.m. – Arubathu Moovar procession
March 16, 6 p.m. Thirukalyanam