Early in the morning, a big colorful procession of devotees with the deities is organized from the temple to the sea shore, with the accompaniment of the auspicious Nadhaswaram,a non-brass acoustic South Indian instrument Temple idols, especially those of Lord Shiva, Shakti, and Lord Vishnu, are given a ceremonial bath in the waters of Theerthavari.

 


As per the traditional ritual, the temple Idols are given bath in the sea, pond or lake. Idols of gods and goddess those are worshiped in the Temples are carried in a big procession to sea shores, rivers or ponds. Poojas and rituals are held here and thousands of people participate in this auspicious event. In some temples Gaja-pooja (elephant worship) and Ahwa pooja(horse) is also performed to bring riches and happiness for the devotees.

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Thousands of devotee’s attend this holy ritualistic procession, the devotees also take bath in the sea with the belief that the holy waters washes away all the sins. The festival of Masi Magam gives very colorful and divine look to the view at the sea shore. The last Mahamaham was celebrated on Feb.-March of 2016.


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