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Thousands of devotees gathered at Kanchipuram’s Varadharaja Perumal Temple for the Garuda Vahanam procession, a highlight of the Vaikasi Brahmotsavam. The festival, which began with flag-hoisting, will feature daily processions on divine vehicles. The most anticipated events include the Garuda Seva and the Therottam car festival. The celebrations will conclude with the sacred Theerthavari ceremony on May 19.

Key Points: Devotees Flock to Kanchipuram Varadharaja Perumal Temple for Garuda Vahanam

  • Devotees witness Varadharaja Perumal on Garuda Vahanam
  • Vaikasi Brahmotsavam runs till May 19
  • Therottam and Theerthavari mark key events
  • Processions held on Raja streets morning and evening
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Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram for Garuda Vahanam procession

Thousands gather at Kanchipuram’s Varadharaja Perumal Temple for the sacred Garuda Vahanam procession during Vaikasi Brahmotsavam.

"The Garuda Seva is the most awaited event, drawing devotees from across Tamil Nadu – Temple Priest"

Kanchipuram, May 13

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram to witness the 'Garuda Vahanam Sevai' procession held on the third day of the ongoing Brahmotsavam festival.

The grand procession, featuring the deity mounted on the Garuda Vahanam, drew large crowds that turned up to offer prayers and seek blessings.

Devotees from across Tamil Nadu and beyond participated in the spiritual event, which is considered one of the most significant days of the Brahmotsavam celebrations.

The Vaikasi Brahmotsavam festival commenced on Sunday at the Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal temple (also known as the Athi Varadar Temple) in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu.

The event started with the ceremonial flag-hoisting and will continue till May 19.

Early on Sunday morning, around 4 a.m., the processional deity Varadaraja Perumal, along with Goddesses Bhoodevi and Sridevi, was brought out from the sanctum for public darshan near the temple's flagpost. Following Vedic chants by the priests, the Brahmotsavam flag bearing the Garuda emblem was hoisted in the presence of a large gathering of devotees.

As part of the celebrations, Varadaraja Perumal will bless devotees with processions through the Raja streets of Kanchipuram on various vahanas (divine vehicles) during both morning and evening sessions each day.

The deity also gave darshan from the Alankara Mandapam (decorated hall), circumambulating the inner prakara of the temple with Goddesses Sridevi and Bhoodevi.

The most awaited events of the Brahmotsavam include the Garuda Seva on May 13 and the temple car festival (Therottam) on May 17. The celebrations will conclude with the Theerthavari (sacred bath ceremony) on May 19.

- ANI

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Priya K.
What a divine sight! 🙏 The Garuda Vahanam procession is always breathtaking. My family has been attending this for generations - the devotion in the air is palpable. Kanchipuram temples have such powerful energy.
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Ramesh V.
While the religious fervor is commendable, the district administration should plan better crowd management. Last year there were stampede risks near the Alankara Mandapam area. Safety should be priority alongside spirituality.
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Saranya M.
Athi Varadar's blessings are unmatched! ❤️ Made the trip from Chennai with my grandparents. The Vedic chants at 4am gave me goosebumps. Our Tamil traditions are so rich - wish more youth would appreciate this heritage.
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Karthik B.
The temple authorities have done well with live streaming for those who can't attend physically. Technology helping preserve our culture is a great step forward. When is the Therottam? Wouldn't miss that for anything!
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Anitha R.
The Raja streets decoration photos are going viral! Our temple festivals are as grand as weddings. The amount of work that goes into the vahanams and alankaram is incredible. Salute to the priests and artisans keeping traditions alive.
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Vijay S.
Hope the media covers more about the spiritual significance rather than just crowd numbers. Each vahanam represents deep philosophical concepts from our scriptures. Garuda seva symbolizes the soul's flight to divinity.

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