Chennai: On the occasion of Thai Poosam, Melmaruvathur Arulmigu Adhiparasakthi Sitharpeetam Guru, Bangaru Adigalar, lit the ‘Thaipoosa Jothi’ on Monday.
Devotees from various parts of the State and foreign countries took part in the festive event.
The sithar peetam was decked up in a grand manner. The devouts welcomed the adigalar with paadha pooja.
By 6 pm, the president of Adhiparasakthi Anmika Iyakkam, Lakshmi Bangaru Adigalar conducted velvi and kalasa pooja.
The Sitharpeetam deputy director Sridevi Ramesh earlier inaugurated the festival.