The 7th day of the Arunachala Karthigai Deepam Festival is
probably the most popular of all the ceremonial processions of the Deepam
Festival. It is the day the Radhams are hauled by devotees around the mada
veedhis of Arunachaleswarar Temple.
This day all the panchamoorthies participate in the procession, each in
their own wooden chariot. The first two chariots are those of Lord Vinayaka and
Lord Murugan (with both His wives). The third chariot procession is that of
Lord Chandrasekhara and is known as the Maharadham (Wooden Chariot).
The last two chariots to proceed around the perimeter streets of Arunachaleswarar Temple are those of the Goddess, and Chandikeswarar (Chandesa) i.e. steward to the Gods.
The last two chariots to proceed around the perimeter streets of Arunachaleswarar Temple are those of the Goddess, and Chandikeswarar (Chandesa) i.e. steward to the Gods.
The final two chariots of the panchamoorthies arrived at their starting
place on Car Street just before 10 p.m. yesterday night, Wednesday 29
November, 2017.
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| The Giant chariots on Car Street awaiting the return of the last two Chariots of the panchamoorthies |
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| The Maharadham returned to its spot on Car Street at the end of its procession |
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| Large crowds of devotees engaged in bringing home the last two Chariots |
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| Late on the night of Wednesday, 29 November, 2017 |
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