Chennai: There will be a slight change in Athi Varadar darshan timings 31 July when the Lord will be worshipped in ninra thirukolam (standing pose).
Darshan ends at 5 pm tomorrow (Thursday, 31 July) for everybody. Nobody will be allowed to join the general darshan queues after 12 noon. Those standing in the queue till 12 noon will be allowed to have darshan till 5 pm. VIP darshan will be allowed till 3 pm.
After 5 pm, arrangements will be made to prepare for ninra thirukolam darshan. On 1 August devotees and pilgrims can have darshan of Lord Athi Varadar from 5 am in ninra thirukolam.
Today marks the 30th day of darshan of Lord Athi Vardar in Kanchipuram.
The beautiful idol of Athi Varadar was decked up in blue silk today and decorated with a variety of flowers. There was a lot of shenbagam flower garlands to add to His charm.
There is no let-up in the number of devotees thronging the Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple for the darshan. There was milling crowd today also.
One among the VIP visitors to the Vasantha Mandapam of the temple, where the Lord gives darshan, was Tamilnadu Minister for Rural Industries, P Benjamin.
Photos / video: D Sundar
