CHAVARA: The ceremonial procession carrying the sacred flag and flag rope, a major ritual preceding the annual Vrischikotsavam festival at the famed Ponmana Kattil Mekkathil Devi Temple, was conducted with great devotional fervor. The flag and rope were handed over following special pujas performed under the chief officiating priesthood of Temple Tantri Thuravoor P. Unnikrishnan.
Accompanied by traditional percussion ensembles and ceremonial chants, the colorful procession commenced from Champakkulam Mulakkayil. It received warm receptions at various waypoints including Padippurakkal Karthyayani Devi Temple, and SNDP Branch Nos. 2007 Amichakari, 2340 Nadubhagam, 3466 Vaishyam Bhagam, and 16 Kanjippadam.
The procession then traversed through S.N. Junction, Ambalapuzha, and the Thottappally coastal highway, passing key coastal habitations including Thrikkunnapuzha, Pathiyamkara, Arattupuzha, Mangalam, Valiyazheekkal, Azheekkal, Srayikkad, Alappad, Cheriyazheekkal, Pandarathuruthu, Vellanathuruthu Devi Temple, and Kalangara Mahadeva Temple before reaching Kannittakadavu and Kottarathinkadavu.
From Kottarathinkadavu, the ceremonial items were escorted to the Ponmana Kattil Mekkathil Devi Temple amidst grand temple music and traditional rituals. Hundreds of devotees accompanied the procession along its extensive coastal route. Temple President P. Anil Joy, Secretary P. Saji, Treasurer R. Satyanesan, and other office-bearers led the arrangements for the event.
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