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Page 2 of 2 | Thai Poosam | | | | | | | | - Some Piligrims visit Edumban Malai also on their way to Palani Malai.
- Step way to Edumban Malai, there is only one way. Beautiful view of Palani town appears as we ascend the Edumban Malai top.
- The edumban Temple at the top of Edumban Malai.
- Edumban carrying the two hills Sathi giri and Shiva Giri is seen on the Scantum.
- Approximately 20 feet Edumban Idol made up of rock is the deity of this temple.
| | | | | | - Magnificient view of whole Palani temple from Edumban hill. (this is my favorite photo). click on the image get a screen wide view.
- View of Palani Temple Golden Gopuram from Edumban Malai, also see Palani temple Raja Gopuram is getting ready for Kumbabishegam to he held in the mid on year 2000.
- View of Palani town while we descend from Edumban Malai.
| | | | | | - Piligrims walk crossing Edumban Hill, the approximate distance between Edumban Malai and Palani Hill is 1 Km.
- As we approach Palani Hill we can see the crowd of "Bakthars" accumulated around the hill.
- Bakthars carry Milk for Abishegam of Lord Murugan, some Bakthars carry Kavadi, those who carry Kavadi perform wonderful dance which is known as "Kavadi Attam". They come in groups and they are also accompanied by Traditional Musical equipments known as "Parai" and "Thappu" etc,. The reverberating beat along with the Kavadi Attam one is plunged into the Bakthi vibration.
| | | | | | - Kavadi Attam
- We can see a man dancing with "Tender Coconut Kavadi" known as "Elaneer Kavadi"
- Kavadi decorated with peacock feathers and flower garland.
| | | | | | | Crowd around Paadha Vinayagar Temple. | | | The crowd on the road approaching Palani malai from bus stand. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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