Key Points
Thousands gather for Poochorithal Festival at Samayapuram
Flower procession features elephant and chanting devotees
Festival continues for 28 days as part of Green Fasting Ritual
The Poochorithal Festival, considered the most significant of all festivals at the temple, marks the grand offering of flowers to Goddess Mariamman. The festival began with the temple priests and management carrying the first batch of flowers to adorn the goddess in the sanctum sanctorum.
As part of the celebration, a grand flower procession was held, where an elephant was used to carry the flowers through the temple's car streets, accompanied by devotees who walked alongside chanting prayers.
The festival is observed with the belief that showering flowers on the deity brings prosperity and removes obstacles from devotees' lives. Special arrangements were made by the temple management to accommodate the large gathering, ensuring smooth conduct of the festival.
The Poochorithal Festival will continue for the next 28 days as part of the Green Fasting Ritual (Pachai Pattini Viratham), which concludes ahead of the Chithirai Car Festival.
