Rameswaram, Aug. 2 -- The 'Thiruvilakku Pooja' took place in Mudukulathur's famous Sri Selliyamman Temple this morning. A large number of people, including women, men, and children, from the surrounding areas participated in the Pooja.

The 49th annual Pooja of the famous Vadakku Vaasal Sri Selliyamman Temple in Mudukulathur of Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district began with the hoisting of the flag on Wednesday.

The main event of the festival was held today, in which 5,008 women sat around the temple, lit the Thiruvilakku (a lamp or Deepa, made of brass or silver, used in the traditional South Indian "Thiruvilakku Pooja"), and chanted mantras.

On the occasion, the deity of Sri Selliyamman was adorned with lemon garlands, and the Utsava...