To complete this pictorial record of the 2016 Vasanatha Urchavam Festival, below are photographs of Night Nine of this Festival at Arunachaleswarar Temple.
Being carried out of the Siva Sannidhi by Palanquin |
Lord Somaskanda |
Lord Somaskanda being carried by palanquin towards the Paneer Mandapam. Sweet Rukku leading the procession |
Good view of decorations inside the 3rd Prakaram at Arunachaleswarar Temple |
The God's Palanquin nearing the Paneer Mandapam |
Worship being conducated at the Paneer Mandapam. Gandharva Kanni approaching God with floral offerings |
The Gandharva Kanni (Celestial Nymph) offering flowers to the God |