''Delighted'': Australian Diplomat Shares Glimpses Of ''Joyful'' Panguni Festival In Chennai
NDTV
The Australian Consulate-General said she was ''delighted to witness the joyful Panguni festival.''
Australian Consulate-General for South India, Sarah Kirlew took to Twitter on Monday to share her joy and excitement after witnessing the Panguni festival in a Chennai temple. Notably, Panguni Uthiram is a prominent festival, mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu and special to Murugan, Ayyappa, Shiva and Vishnu devotees. This year, the Panguni festival is being celebrated on April 5, 2023. Delighted to witness the joyful Panguni festival in #Mylapore this morning. The majestic hand pulled ‘Ther' chariot, colourful clothes and kolams, and all smelling beautiful with rich camphor and jasmine in the air. Truly a wonderful experience of #SouthIndia in #Chennai. pic.twitter.com/VMKSL48H2w pic.twitter.com/WyR1Nmz2tv
Ms Kirlew shared a few glimpses of the Panguni festival by posting photographs and videos from the event held as part of the Kapaleeshwarar temple festival. The Australian Consulate-General said she was ''delighted to witness the joyful Panguni festival.''
''Delighted to witness the joyful Panguni festival in #Mylapore this morning. The majestic hand-pulled ‘Ther' chariot, colourful clothes and kolams, and all smelling beautiful with rich camphor and jasmine in the air. Truly a wonderful experience of #SouthIndia in #Chennai,'' the tweet read.
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