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Unique Dussehra Celebration at Nellai Pittapurathi Amman Temple
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News18•20-10-2026, 15:53
Unique Dussehra Celebration at Nellai Pittapurathi Amman Temple
- •The Dussehra festival in Nellai Town uniquely blends ancient heritage and rich traditions.
- •Historical accounts state that the Pittapurathi Amman Temple existed even before the Nellaiyappar Temple.
- •The Mahishasura Samharam features Nellaiyappar, Pittapurathi Amman, and Perumal performing the event together.
- •About 34 decorated floats are lined up at the Theradi grounds for devotees to worship.
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The Pittapurathi Amman Temple holds the historical pride of initiating the Vijayadashami festival in Nellai Town, having existed even before the Nellaiyappar Temple.
During the Mahishasura Samharam event at dusk, Nellaiyappar proceeds first, followed by Pittapurathi Amman and then Perumal, with all three deities performing the Samharam together.
About 34 decorated floats from various areas line up in a procession at the Theradi grounds in front of the Nellaiyappar Temple, allowing devotees to worship them all in one place from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
