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Over one lakh devotees witness Sri Devarajaswamy Perumal temple car festival in Kancheepuram

Over 100,000 devotees gathered in Kancheepuram on June 3, 2026, for the annual Rathotsavam at Sri Devarajaswamy Perumal temple. Minister S. Ramesh, along with other notable figures, took part in pulling the sacred vehicle, a highlight of the ongoing Vaikasi Brahmotsavam celebrations.

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Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Over one lakh devotees witness Sri Devarajaswamy Perumal temple car festival in Kancheepuram

Key Takeaways

  • •More than 100,000 devotees converged on Kancheepuram on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to witness the annual Rathotsavam, the temple car festival of the Sri Devarajaswamy Perumal temple.
  • •This grand procession, a central event in the ongoing Vaikasi Brahmotsavam celebrations, drew a massive crowd to the city.
  • •The chariot carried the idols of Lord Perumal, accompanied by his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
  • •Ramesh, the Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, was among those lending their effort to move the car.

Kancheepuram turned into hub of spiritual energy recently,with a major religious festival taking center stage. Over 100,000 devotees packed city for the annual Rathotsavam,part of the ongoing Vaikasi Brahmotsavam.

June 3,2026,a Wednesday,saw the sacred chariot festival for Lord Perumal at Sri Devarajaswamy shrine roll through the streets . This grand procession…

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