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Sani Peyarchi Festival
Karaikal
is known all over the country for its unique and the only temple
devoted to the Lord Saneeswara (Lord Saturn) at Thirunallar. Those
who are troubled by vicisitudes in life and wish bright future do
spare their time to pay obiesance to the Lord Saturn. The Sani Peyarchi
festival is the "Kumb Mela of Pondicherry" attracting lakhs
of devotees. Mangani Festivals Although situated within Karaikal municipality, Karaikal Ammayar temple which holds the annual 'Mangani" festival which is a well attended 'Mela', as also Kandoori festival celebrated by Karaikal Darga and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated by Our Lady of Lourdes Church. |
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Masi
Magam
This annual festival takes place on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Masi (Between February and March). Deities from as many temples in and around Karaikal are brought in ceremonial processions to the seashore for a symbolic immersion ceremony. Thousands of people go to the seashore to have a dip in the sea which is said to wash away one's sins. The most important deity, which takes part in the festival, is Sowriraja Perumal of Thirukannapuram village in Tamil Nadu area. The saying goes that Sowriraja Perumal married a fishermen community woman and hence the moment the deity enters Tirumalairayan-pattinam village of Tirumalairayanpattinam |
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for the festival, the fishermen take charge of the deity and
charges are replaced after the festival is completed i.e. after
the holy bath. This festival is held with all pomp and glory
although it cannot be compared to the degree of celebration
in Pondicherry. Fire-Walking Festivals Three or four times in a year, local temples conclude their annual festivals with hundreds of men, women and children walking on fire for fulfilment of their vows. |