After the Flag Hoisting ceremony, the Panchamoorthies each on their own palanquins are carried around the Flagpost five times in the order: Vinayaka, Murugan, Arunachaleswarar, Shakti and Chandikeswara. After their circumambulation, each of the Gods are carried through the Temple which they then leave through the Thitti Vassal Gate, adjacent to the Raja Gopuram on the east side of the Temple.
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| Lord Arunachaleswarar and Goddess Shakti |
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| Arunachaleswarar being carried around the Flagpost five times |
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| Arunachaleswarar being carried on Palanquin, Shakti Goddess on left back of photograph |
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| As the Gods are carried around the Flagpost, they are rocked by the palanquin bearers |
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| The front of the Shrine was beautifully decorated for the function |
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| Arunachala in background of a very colourful scene |
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| Lord Arunachaleswarar in front of the 1000 Pillar Hall |
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| Photo divided: left side Lord Arunachaleswarar and right side Shakti Goddess |
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| The Panchamoorthies giving darshan to devotees in front of the Alankaram Mandapam |
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| After having circumambulated the Temple on the Mada Veedhis (perimeter streets) the Gods return to Car Street completing their procession |
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| Nearing their destination, Arunachaleswarar Temple |
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