Grand Pattina Pravesam Celebrated at Dharmapuram Adheenam
Dharmapuram Adheenam's Pattina Pravesam held with grand splendour
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The Dharmapuram Adheenam in Mayiladuthurai district hosted the annual Pattina Pravesam for the 27th Guru Maha Sannidhanam, Sri-la-Sri Masilamani Desika Gnanasambanda Paramacharya Swamigal, marking the end of a ten-day festival that began with a flag-hoisting ceremony.
- 01The Pattina Pravesam is a ceremonial town procession held annually at Dharmapuram Adheenam.
- 02This year's event featured a palanquin carried by 70 devotees and included cultural performances like Mayilattam and Poikkal Kuthirai Attam.
- 03Prominent attendees included High Court Judge Senthil Kumar and playback singer Velmurugan, highlighting the event's significance.
- 04The festival celebrates the Guru Pooja of the founding pontiff and the traditions of the 16th-century monastery.
- 05The Dharmapuram Adheenam remains a vital part of Shaivite tradition and Tamil culture.
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On Monday, the historic Dharmapuram Adheenam in Mayiladuthurai district celebrated the annual Pattina Pravesam, honoring the 27th Guru Maha Sannidhanam, Sri-la-Sri Masilamani Desika Gnanasambanda Paramacharya Swamigal. This grand procession marked the culmination of a ten-day festival that began with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Sri Gnanapureeswarar Temple. Thousands of devotees participated in the festivities, showcasing their devotion through traditional rituals and cultural performances. The Guru Maha Sannidhanam, adorned in ceremonial attire, was carried in a palanquin by 70 devotees, accompanied by elephants, horses, and camels. The procession featured various dances, including Mayilattam and Poikkal Kuthirai Attam, while attendees honored the pontiff with Poorna Kumbha and received blessings and sacred Thiruneeru. The event attracted several dignitaries, emphasizing the Adheenam's enduring legacy in the region's spiritual life and Tamil culture.
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The event reinforces the cultural and spiritual identity of the local community, drawing thousands of participants and fostering a sense of unity.
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