Abhishekam was performed on the Goddess Parashakti Amman at the Vallaikappu Mandapam in the 5th Prakaram of Arunachaleswarar Temple in the evening of Adi Pooram, Friday 5th August, 2016. This was followed by distribution of bangles at 5 p.m. Around 6 p.m. Goddess Parashakti Amman was carried in procession from the Mandapam and returned Her Shrine at the 3rd Prakaram.
On this day of Adi Pooram glass bangles are offered to Ambal and then distributed to devotees. These bangles are said to provide offspring and generally protect one from evils. In addition Valaikaappu is a Festival during which a pregnant woman wears glass bangles, the sound of which is said to protect her and the child from evil forces.
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| Abhishekam of the Goddess at the Valaikappu Mandapam, Big Temple |
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| Crowds of ladies watching the Abhisekam of the Goddess |
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| The Goddess with her glass bangles at the Mandapam |
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| Goddess Parashakti Amman after Abhishekam at Mandapam |
