Hundreds of Vinayaka idols taken out in procession in Kanniyakumari

Hundreds of idols of Lord Vinayaka were taken out in procession at various places in Kanniyakumari district on Saturday as part of the Vinayakar Chathurthi celebrations.

The processions began at three major points in the district. One procession started from Nagaraja Temple grounds in Nagercoil and proceeded towards Sothavilai beach. Another procession began at Manavalakurichi and proceeded to Chinnavilai beach, while a third procession started from Alappancode and ended at Tamirabharani river in Kuzhithurai.

The idols were taken out in procession by various Hindu organisations, including Hindu Mahasabha, Hindu Munnani. A large number of youngsters participated in the procession, which were held between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Elaborate security arrangements were made by Kanniyakumari district police to ensure the peaceful conduct of the procession. Around 750 police personnel were deployed along the procession routes at various places across the district. Traffic was diverted at several points and police personnel were stationed at sensitive locations and ending points to prevent any untoward incident.

The idol processions are scheduled to continue on Sunday along various routes in the district. This will include those from the Nagaraja Temple grounds to Sanguthurai beach, Thingalsandhai to Vettumadai beach, Karungal to Melmidalam and others.