Mamsapuram Mariamman panguni pongal saari ottam 2024

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02:35 General Instruction
18:20 Group View

Why we celebrated Mamsapuram Mariamman panguni pongal?
Rituals and Poojas:
The festival typically begins with special poojas (prayer rituals) and abhishekams (ritualistic bathing of the deity) performed by the temple priests. Devotees offer flowers, fruits, and traditional sweets to the goddess, seeking her blessings for health, prosperity, and protection from diseases.

Decorations and Processions:
Temples are beautifully decorated with colorful flowers, lights, and traditional kolam (rangoli) designs. One of the highlights of the festival is the grand procession, where the idol of Goddess Mariamman is taken around the temple premises or through the streets. The idol is often carried on a beautifully adorned palanquin or chariot, accompanied by music, dance, and chanting of devotional hymns.

Fire Walking and Other Vows:
A distinctive feature of the Mariamman Kovil Festival is the practice of fire walking. Devotees walk barefoot over a bed of hot coals as an act of devotion and penance, believing that the goddess will protect them from harm. Other vows and acts of devotion include piercing the body with hooks or needles, carrying pots of water on the head, and undertaking fasting.

Community Feasts and Offerings:
Community participation is a vital aspect of the festival. Large communal feasts, known as annadhanam, are organized where free meals are served to all devotees. It is believed that feeding others during the festival brings blessings and good fortune.

Cultural Programs and Performances:
The festival also includes various cultural programs such as traditional music and dance performances, dramas depicting mythological stories, and folk art presentations. These performances add to the festive atmosphere and provide entertainment to the devotees.

Special Prayers for Rain and Harvest:
Since Goddess Mariamman is associated with rain and agriculture, special prayers are offered for good rainfall and bountiful harvests. Farmers and rural communities particularly revere this festival, seeking the goddess's blessings for their crops