Thousands celebrate Panguni festival at Mannargudi temple

In the Tamil month of Panguni, which falls in March and April, many Vaishnavite devotees visit the Rajagopalaswamy Temple in Mannargudi. This temple is famous for its beauty and significance among the community. The town has grown around this temple, which has expanded over the years. The temple holds an 18-day festival called Brahmotsavam. During this time, Rajagopalaswamy, the main deity, shows different forms to his devotees each day, symbolizing his kindness and support. Devotees find comfort in these varying looks of the deity, which reinforce their faith. On the sixteenth day of the festival, the deity holds a pot of butter. This act has a deep meaning, as it connects to the story of Krishna stealing butter and also relates to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Many devotees bring butter to offer on this special day, hoping for blessings and acceptance into the divine presence of Rajagopalaswamy.