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AP: Koila Alwar Tirumanjanam held at Vontimitta temple in Kadapa Dist.

Vontimitta (Kadapa Dist), Apr 1 (UNI) The traditional temple cleansing fete, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, was observed at TTD-run Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple here on Tuesday in view of the annual Brahmotsavams from April 5-15.
Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is an Agamic temple cleansing ritual which is usually observed before any mega-religious event.
'Koil' means the temple, 'Alwar' means the devotee and 'Tirumanjanam' means divine cleansing activity.
On totto, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is an Agama ritual which means cleaning of the temple premises by the devotees.
On Tuesday, an aromatic mixture called "Parimalam" was smeared all along walls, roofs of the main temple, sub- temples, puja utensils.
This unique mixture is an amalgamation of Srichurnam, Namakopu, Vermilion, Turmeric, A tuber vegetable called Kichchili Gadda, which provides a cooling and soothing effect
Temple officials performed this event with utmost devotion from 8 am to 11:30 am.
Later devotees are allowed for darshan.
UNI KNR SSP
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