Over one cr had darshan, as once in 40 year 48-day Athi Varadar fest ends
Chennai, Aug. 17 -- More than five lakh devotees had darshan
on the last day that spilled over to the wee hours of Saturday,
as the 48-day once in a 40-year spectacle of Lord Athi Varadar
festival at the Lord Varadharaja Perumal temple in Kancheepuram
came to an end.
Official sources said more than five lakh devotees, braving
steady drizzle, had darshan of the Fig wood idol on the last
day since yesterday morning, that continued till 0200 hrs
this morning.
With the next festival is slated only for 2059, the temple
town saw unprecedented crowd on the last day.
The temple gates were closed at 2100 hrs last night and all
those who were in queue inside the temple were allowed darshan.
The farewell Aarthi for Athi Varadar was performed ...
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