Getting ready for a grand spectacle

Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore.   | Photo Credit: File Photo

Brahmotsavam of Sri Kapaleeswarar temple begins tomorrow with flag hoisting at 7. 30 a.m. In this ten-day fest, Adigara Nandi (March 20), Thiruther (March 24), Arupathumoovar ((March 25) and Thirukalyanam ((March 27) are expected to be a big draw.

On the arrangements for the festival, R. Jagannathan, Deputy Commissioner, HR & CE says, ”Pandals or temporary sheds have been put up at the prakarams inside the temple. Water will be distributed at different points on the mada streets. Watchtowers will be erected at six places at street-junctions around the temple to keep a vigil”.

Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/getting-ready-for-a-grand-spectacle/article4522036.ece