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Thirukkadayar temple gets new elephant from Assam

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Press Trust of India Nagapattinam
The ancient Lord Amirthakadeswara temple at Thirukkadaiyur in this district got a new elephant from Assam today.

The new elephant christened as 'Abirami' arrived at the temple to a rousing reception.

The 11-year-old elephant was decorated with flowers and temple priests performed Ganapathi Homam. Gaja Pooja was also performed to mark the arrival of the new elephant.

A large number of devotees had thronged to witness the poojas and to have a glimpse of the new elephant.

The elephant which had been adorning this temple for about 26 years died two years ago after a brief illness.

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First Published: Mar 09 2015 | 11:07 PM IST

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