Nallur Kanthan Ther

24 August 2014 12:07 pm

The annual grand Ther (Chariot) festival of one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Hindu temple, the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, was held amidst thousands of devotees thronging the temple this morning. The 25-day annual festival which started on Friday, August 1 ends on Wednesday, August 27, with the Bhairavar Pooja. The Theertham  (Water cutting) is held today while Poonkavanam will be held tomorrow. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja