Sivakasi Festival Lights Up the Skies with Spectacular Fireworks

A stunning display of fireworks fascinated thousands during the Chithirai Pongal festival at the Sivakasi Bhadrakaliamman Temple, lighting up the night sky for an entire hour. Devotees from across the region have been gathering to partake in rituals honoring Bhadrakaliamman, the revered guardian deity of Sivakasi.

The Kayar Kuthu procession, in which Goddess Bhadrakaliamman was paraded in grandeur on a floral chariot, emerged as a festival highlight. Despite sporadic downpours, devotees remained undeterred, carrying traditional offerings like fire pots and sprouted grain pots, fulfilling their vows under umbrellas.

Efforts to keep festivities uninterrupted by rain included large groups arriving prepared. The temple's gardens hosted the fireworks show using locally produced firecrackers, capturing the awe of onlookers. The festival's procession of deities continues to captivate crowds, embodying cultural unity amid one of South India's largest religious gatherings.

(With inputs from agencies.)