Thousands Celebrate Aadi Perukku at River Kaveri in Trichy

Thousands of devotees in Trichy gathered at the River Kaveri banks for Aadi Perukku festival, expressing gratitude to the monsoon with various offerings and prayers. This cultural celebration highlights the importance of water and agriculture, observed annually on the 18th day of Aadi month.

Thousands of devotees thronged at the banks of the River Kaveri in Trichy to celebrate the festival of 'Aadi Perukku' on Saturday, expressing their gratitude to the monsoon. Visuals depict a long queue of people worshipping the River Kaveri with a variety of offerings.

Participants were seen offering flowers, fruits, incense sticks, rori (red-coloured powder), and chandan to the water. The celebration, which includes prayers, offerings, and festivities, honors nature and the River Kaveri.

'Aadi Perukku' is celebrated to underscore water's vital role in life and agriculture. Every year, on the 18th day of Aadi month, people gather at the river banks to celebrate the monsoon's bounty. They perform puja, visit temples, and express their gratitude for a seamless harvest via worship.

This festival signifies the importance of water in sustaining life, marking it as a precious gift. In Tamil Nadu, the monsoon season begins in the Aadi month, raising river water levels and making it an optimal time for planting and agriculture. This cultural heritage culminates in the grand celebration of 'Aadi Perukku'. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)