The annual Panguni Uthiram festival began with the hoisting of the holy flag at Thiruavinankudi temple in Palani on Saturday.
Like, Thaipoosam festival, the Panguni Uthiram event too attracts a large number of devotees from far and near to the famous Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple. Tying the holy kaapu, the devotees carry the Theertha Kaavadi and perform abhishekam.
Chanting arohara., the devotees witnessed the hoisting of the holy flag on Saturday.