'Maasi Magam' celebrated

Puducherry, Mar 3 (UNI) A large number of devotees today thronged the Vaithikuppam Beach here to worship deities from different temples in and around Puducherry on the occasion of 'Maasai Magam.' As may as 73 deities, including Ginjee Ranganathar and Mylam Murugar, were brought to the beach where "Theerthavari" was performed.

Police have made elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order during the festival.

Several voluntary organisations had arranged 'Annadanam' and drinking water facilities to the devotees coming to the beach.

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