10-days long Chariot Festival of Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple began

The People of Tamilnadu state celebrated the Famous Chariot Festival of the Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple with full of joy and gaiety. It is the 10-days long yearly festival which is celebrated in December - January month.
This 17th-century temple is famous for its architectural grandeur. The seven-story white gopuram - entrance tower - is visible from the distance. Its 40 m facade is covered with sculptures of Hindu deities.
In this temple, there is an Anjaneya statue, which is 22 feet tall is carved of a single granite block.

Published On : 11 Jan 2020