India
| Tamil Nadu | ChennaiKanthuri Festival
The 14-day Kanthuri Festival is celebrated at the
Nagore
dargah of Saint Quadirwali in Chennai. Devotees tie their offerings on the Kodimaram (flag pole) specially erected for the festival. On the tenth day of the festival, the Saint's tomb is smeared with sandalwood and the holy sandal paste is distributed among the devotees, which is renowned for its healing powers.
Updated on 10th July, 2015
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