Devotees witness Mohini avatharam of Lord Kallazhagar
Thousands of devotees witnessed 'Dasavatharam' enacted at Rama Rayar Mandapam early on Wednesday. As per legend, Lord Kallazhagar who redeems sage Mandooga Maharishi from a curse, goes on to fulfil his wishes to appear in all the avatharams.
On Tuesday, the deity redeemed Mandooga Maharishi from the curse at Thenur Mandapam on Vaigai river and proceeded towards Ramarayar Mandapam. The Lord reached the venue at around 12.30 a.m..
The priests meticulously dressed up the Lord in avatharams of Lord Vishnu, including Matsya, Koorma, Vamana, Rama and Krishna. Special pujas and rituals were performed to the deity amid chants by devotees. At around 8.30 a.m., Lord Kallazhagar in Mohini Avatharam, mounted on a palanquin, was taken in a procession around the mandapam. The deity gave darshan to the devotees who gathered in large numbers from far and near and had stayed throughout the night to witness the event.
Later, Lord Kallazhagar ascended the 'Anantharayar Pallakku', a palanquin believed to be given by Anantharayar, a Minister in King Thirumalai Nayak's court.
Lord Kallazhagar visited several mandagapadis along the route where devotees had gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the deity. The deity then proceeded towards Ramanathapuram Mannar Sethupathi Mandapam in Tallakulam.
A large number of police personnel were deployed along the route in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The deity decorated on 'Poo Pallakku,' will proceed to His abode via Appan Tirupathi.
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