Lakshmi Varha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
Chokkapana of Mudaliappapuram Street, Kallidaikurichi.
Chokkapana getting ready (on the left)
Chokkapana burning (on the right)
Fire from this, taken by lit dry Citronella grass stems to all houses, is used lit kitchen fire afresh on the occasion of the Karthigai festival falling during November - December every year. I it is a joyous occasion for all, especially children.
A scene at the Sannithi street (front street) of Aadi Varaha Lakshmi Perumal Swamy Temple, Kallidaikurichi
Aadi Varaha Perumal Swami Temple chariot, ready for Car festival
1. Karuvarai | 11. Bhumi Deva Mandapam | 21. Coconut Vidalai Madapam |
2. Ardha Mandapam | 12. Parama Pada Vasal | 22. Well |
3. Swing Mandapam | 13. Alwar Sannathi | 23. Sastha Koil |
4. Muha Mandapam | 14. Store | 24. Vasantha Mandapam |
5. Prahara Mandapam | 15. Swing Mandapam | 25. Bali Pitha |
6. Madappalli | 16. Store | 26. Dwajasthanbam |
7. Vahana Mandapam | 17. Vahana Room | 27. Karudalwar |
8. Sri Lakshmi Devi Mandapam | 18. Sasthaprathi Mandapam | 28. Main Entrane |
9. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Mandapam | 19. Western Gate | 29. Chariot Mandapam |
10. Dasavathara Mandapam | 20. Vaikunta Ekadasi Mandapam |
Muthuswami Dikshithar on Lakshmi Varaha Swami