Devotees celebrate Panguni Uthiram festival with fervour

​In a grand display of devotion, devotees across India celebrated the Panguni Uthiram festival with fervor and enthusiasm. The festival, which is celebrated in the Tamil month of Panguni, marks the celestial wedding of Lord Muruga with Devasena. Mega processions were held in various parts of the country, with devotees thronging the streets to witness the grandeur and spectacle of the celebrations. The processions, which featured colorful floats and traditional music, were a sight to behold, as devotees chanted hymns and offered prayers to Lord Muruga. In Chennai, the festival was celebrated with great zeal, with a grand procession being held from the Kapaleeswarar Temple to the Arulmigu Parthasarathyswamy Temple. The procession featured an idol of Lord Muruga, along with other deities, and was accompanied by a musical ensemble and thousands of devotees. Similarly, in Coimbatore, a grand procession was held from the Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple to the Marudamalai Temple, with devotees from all walks of life participating in the festivities. The festival was also celebrated with great fervor in other parts of the country, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. In Karnataka, the festival was celebrated as "Subramanya Shasti", while in Andhra Pradesh, it was celebrated as "Kartika Pournami". The Panguni Uthiram festival is one of the most important festivals in the Tamil calendar, and its celebrations are steeped in tradition and cultural significance. The festival provides an opportunity for devotees to express their faith and devotion, and to connect with their spiritual roots. Overall, the celebrations of the Panguni Uthiram festival were a testament to the enduring power of faith and the enduring spirit of the Indian people.