Chennai, March 31 -- The annual Bannari Amman Temple Kundam (firewalk) festival was held early this morning in Bannari near Sathyamangalam in Erode district, drawing a large number of devotees from across the region.

To facilitate the influx of pilgrims, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operated special buses, ensuring smooth travel for participants arriving not only from Tamil Nadu but also from Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

The festival witnessed a massive turnout with devotees taking part in rituals, including the traditional firewalk. More than 500 police personnel were deployed for security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents during the event.

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