Kochi: Amidst chanting of Vedic mantras, `Maha
Khumbhabhishekam` rituals will commence at Pavakulam Shiva
temple here from Apr 16.
Besides the `Maha Khumbhabhishekam`, `Maha Rudram`, `Kodi
Archana` and `Rudra Kalasha abishekam` would also be peformed.
At least 120 priests drawn from various temples in the state
will participate in the various rituals.
This is the first time that four rituals are being
conducted simultaneously in a temple in South India,
Kumbhabhishekam committee President BR Ajit told reporters
here.
The rituals will commence on Apr 16 at 5 am with a `Maha
Ganapathi` homam. Pooja materials for various rituals are
being brought from 121 temples in Ernakulam district.
Work on a 25,000 feet `Yagashala` is progressing and a
huge `Shiva linga` is also being constructed.
The organisers are expecting about 10,000 devotees every
day. The expenses for conducting the Maha Khumbhabhisekham
would be around Rs 50 lakh, R Babu, coordinator, said.
VHP All India Working President S Vedantam, would take
part, the organisers said.
PTI
