The annual festival of the Switzerland Thurkai Amman Koil which commenced with Kodi Ettram on July 13 concluded with Chariot Festival, Theeertham and Kodi Erakkam on Saturday, July 21. Hindu priests conducted the special poojas.
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Special poojas were held at the Jinthupiti Sivasubramaniya Swamy Koil to mark the Aadi Pirappu festival. Hundreds of devotees participated during the religious ceremony. Chief Priest conducted the poojas.
The group of Murugan devotees who are currently on a pilgrimage on foot to Kathirkamam from the north and the hill country entered the path along the jungle from Amaprai.
The Kathirkamam Pathayathrai by hill country devotees commenced recently from Maskeliya. This is the eleventh year they have undertaken the pilgrimage that covers 400 kilo meters. On the way devotees from Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, Wellawaya, Buttala and other areas are expected to join them.
The holy Ther festival of the historic Naiyinai Nagabhoosany Amman koil was held on Wednesday, June 27 with the participation of male and female devotees.
