Tiruchirappalli, May 14 -- The grand Chithirai Therottam (car festival) of the famous Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, revered by devotees as "Bhoologa Vaikuntham," was held with religious fervour, with thousands of devotees participating in the procession and pulling the temple chariot.

The temple, regarded as the foremost among the 108 Vaishnavite shrines, witnesses the arrival of thousands of devotees every day from across Tamil Nadu and various other states to worship Lord Namperumal.

The annual Chithirai festival, also known as "Viruppan Thirunal," commenced on May 6 with the ceremonial flag hoisting. During the 10-day festival, Lord Namperumal has been giving darshan to devotees in different vahanams, including Garuda Vaha...