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Thousands Take Holy Dip in Akhanda Cauvery for Aippasi Thula Snanam
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:00
Thousands Take Holy Dip in Akhanda Cauvery for Aippasi Thula Snanam
- •Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the Akhanda Cauvery River at Thirupparaithurai to mark the first day of the Tamil month of Aippasi.
- •The annual Thula Snanam festival near the Tharukavaneswarar Temple included sacred rituals like yaga puja and ceremonial abhishekam for Astra Devar.
- •Deities including Lord Somaskanda and Goddess Parvati were taken in a grand procession on a silver Rishabha vahana to the riverbank.
- •The traditional ritual of Mudhal Muzhukku is believed by devotees to cleanse sins and bring blessings, prosperity, and well-being.
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Thula Snanam is a traditional ritual where devotees bathe in the Cauvery River on the first day of the Tamil month of Aippasi. Followers believe that taking a holy dip during this auspicious period cleanses sins and brings blessings, prosperity, and family well-being.
During the festival near the Tharukavaneswarar Temple, devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Special rituals and processions also feature Lord Somaskanda and Goddess Pasumpon Mayilambigai.
Astra Devar undergoes a ceremonial abhishekam featuring sacred ash, turmeric, sandalwood paste, tender coconut water, rice flour, milk, and rose water.
