PM joins devotees at historic Aadi Vel Festival in Colombo
Reported by Ada Derana
4 hours ago
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took part in the annual Aadi Vel Festival procession of the New Kathiresan Kovil on Saturday, offering a pooja tray to the sacred Silver Chariot. The historic event, jointly organized by two kovils, marked its 152nd year since 1874.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the annual Aadi Vel Festival procession of the New Kathiresan Kovil today (28).
During the street procession, the Prime Minister offered a pooja tray to the sacred Silver Chariot carrying Lord Murugan, on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office.
She was escorted from Temple Trees to the Vel chariot accompanied by traditional drum performances, and after offering the pooja tray, she received blessings.
Following the ceremony, the organizing committee of the Vel Procession presented the Prime Minister with a floral garland and a ceremonial shawl as a token of appreciation.
The annual Aadi Vel Festival and Chariot Procession is jointly organized by the New Kathiresan Kovil on Chetty Street, Colombo, and the Nattukkottai Nagarathar New Kathiresan Kovil in Bambalapitiya.
This historic procession, which has been held since 1874, celebrated its 152nd year this year.