Thousands Celebrate 852nd Santhanakoodu Festival at Erwadi Dargah, Promoting Communal Harmony
Symbolising communal harmony, thousands unite for 852nd Santhanakoodu festival at Erwadi Dargah
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The 852nd Santhanakoodu festival at Erwadi Dargah in Tamil Nadu saw thousands from various religions come together to celebrate communal harmony. The festival, which began on April 18, included rituals, prayers, and a vibrant procession, underscoring unity among Muslims, Hindus, and Christians.
- 01The festival celebrated its 852nd edition, emphasizing social harmony.
- 02Participants included people from various religions, showcasing unity.
- 03Special arrangements included transportation and medical camps for attendees.
- 04The festival commenced on April 18 and will conclude on May 18.
- 05Security was heightened with over 500 police personnel deployed.
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The 852nd Santhanakoodu festival at Erwadi Dargah, near Keelakarai in Tamil Nadu, witnessed a remarkable turnout of thousands from different religious backgrounds, including Muslims, Hindus, and Christians. The festivities began on April 18 with the recitation of Mowlid Shareef and included a flag-hoisting ceremony on April 28. The main event featured a procession on May 10, where the sacred cloth was taken from the Erwadi Mujavir Nalla Ibrahim Mahal to the Dargah, arriving at 5:30 a.m. on Monday. The shrine was adorned with silk cloths and jasmine garlands, followed by special prayers. To facilitate attendance, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operated special buses from various cities, and a medical camp was set up on-site. The festival, organized by the Dargah Haqdar Committee, highlights the spirit of communal harmony and is set to conclude on May 18 with a flag-lowering ceremony and the distribution of ghee rice as an offering.
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The festival fosters communal harmony and unity among diverse communities, encouraging participation from various religious groups.
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