Over 20 Lakh Devotees Expected to Visit Annamalaiyar Temple for Chitra Poornami Festival in Thiruvannamalai

The district administration has taken several measures to manage the expected crowd, such as increasing the number of buses and trains to Thiruvannamalai, setting up temporary shelters, and deploying additional police personnel. The officials have also urged the devotees to follow COVID-19 protocols, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.

For followers of Lord Shiva, Chitra Poornami is a significant event, and the Annamalaiyar temple is one of the most revered Shiva temples in the nation. The event is observed with tremendous fervour, and worshippers undertake rituals and give prayers to ask Lord Shiva’s blessings.

The district administration has taken several measures to manage the expected crowd, such as increasing the number of buses and trains to Thiruvannamalai, setting up temporary shelters, and deploying additional police personnel.