Thoothukudi, June 17 -- A large number of people gathered at Sree Bhadrakali Amman Temple in Thoothukudi to perform the traditional 'Gummi' dance.

Special abhisekam and deepaprarthanas were also performed in the traditional celebrations on Monday.

Earlier on June 9, devotees in huge numbers reached the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, to celebrate Vaikasi Visakam.

The famous Vaikasi Visakam festival, also known as the spring festival, began on May 31. The devotees wore traditional attire and celebrated the festival by performing the traditional dance.

The grand Vaikasi Visakam festival is celebrated by Tamilians to mark Lord Murugan's birth anniversary, and it attracts thousands of devotees every year. T...