Maghi Purnima: Thaipusam festival celebrated with full fervour in Rameswaram

Thaipusam festival was celebrated in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram on February 09. It was celebrated on the occasion of Maghi Purnima at Lakshmana Theertham in Rameswaram. Devotees chanted ‘mantras’ to offer special prayers to almighty on this auspicious occasion. Thousands of devotees gathered around the pond for worshiping Swami Ambala. Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of ‘Magha’ as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February. People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus.