Kamakshi Amman temple Utsavam, Kancheepuram Photos: Dr.Susil Pani These pictures were taken at the temple car festival of the Kamachiamman koil. The specialty of the festival is that the temple car is made up of plates made from gini - a material used for making the bells used in temples of east India to be played during the festival as well during arti of the lord.

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The Velli ratham (siver chariot) festival is usually conducted in the month of Maasi (March-April) In 2012 - March 7th Contact: Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam New No. 6, Old No. 144/A Kamakshi Amman Sannathi Street Big Kanchipuram - 631502 Tamilnadu, India Ph: +91 - 44 - 27 233433 / 2722 1214 e-mail: feedback@kanchikamakshi.com www.kanchikamakshi.com

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