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Punapratishta Dinam was celebrated with much fervour at Ambalavattam Temple on 28 March. It was a Tuesday and a working day. Many family members still made it to the temple from near and far.
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The pooja rituals began at 5:30 am and ended at 8:00 pm.
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The photos were made available by family members who were there. I do not have all the names and so I have not mentioned them.
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Devotees had gathered at the temple from early in the morning and were present for most of the day.
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As usual, chenda melam was performed at certain times during the poojas.
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An encouraging feature this year was that youngsters were there in some number at the temple.
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There was a family get-together after the Ucha Pooja. Details will be furnished by Sri A.K. Umanath (Babu).
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Annadanam was at 1:00 pm. It was attended not only by family members but also people from the neighbourhood.
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The photograph was clicked after the Annadanam. Some family members had left immediately after lunch and hence are not shown on the picture.
For more information, please call Sri A.K. Umanath on +91 94 46 253330.
Happy to note that Punarprathishta Dinam was celebrated with great fervour with many family members and neighboring family members attending in large numbers. All credit to the organisers. Thanks for sending the pictures. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the note and pictures. Much appreciated. Happy to note Punarprathista Dinam was conducted successfully with so many family and neighbouring family members attending. All credit to the organisers.