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Lord Kallazhagar's 15-km journey from Alagarkoil to the City is one of the keenly watched holy events. Much fanfare mark this ceremony as people dressed up in colourful paraphernalia carry huge umbrellas, torches, blowing bugles and beat drums while some wear Hanuman, lion and tiger masks, keeping the crowd engrossed. This event is called

  1. Pakkathu sevai

  2. Ethir sevai

  3. Puthir sevai

  4. Samooga sevai
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Explanation

Ethir Sevai is the ceremonial reception ceremony during Lord Kallazhagar's journey from Alagarkoil to Madurai. It marks the deity's arrival and is attended by thousands of devotees with traditional fanfare.

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