A three-day all-India conference of seers began here today on the sidelines of the ongoing Mahamaham festival, billed as the Kumbh Mela of south.
Thiruvavaduthurai Mutt head Sri Ambalavana Pandara Sannidhi Swamigal inaugurated the "Akila Bharatha Thurviyarkal Maanadu" at Sri Vittal Rukumani Samathan at Govindhapuram.
Hundreds of pontiffs from various mutts and sadhus, including 150 from northern India, are participating in the conference, which will discuss socio-religious issues, the organisers said.
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Mahamaham, held once in 12 years, commenced on February 13 and conclude on February 22 with the main event 'theerthavari' (holy bath).
However, all the preceding nine days are also considered sacred for taking holy dip.
