Gajamela, elephant processions on the concluding day is the highlight of the ten-day annual festival at Sree Parthasarathy temple here. Nine majestically caparisoned elephants take part in this spectacular procession which culminates at Chennapatti temple, 3 km away. Ottanthullal and a few other art forms are also staged on the tenth day.
The shrine is dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, known here in the name of Parthasarathy (Partha's charioteer; Partha (Arjuna) was one of the five Pandava princes, the heroes of the epic Mahabharatha).
The temple also celebrates Ashtamirohini the birthday of Sree Krishna. Parichamuttukali - a folk art resembling the martial steps, Mayooranritham - Peacock dance, Ammandudam, Velakali - dance symbolic of ancient warfare, etc are performed during the Ashtamirohini festival
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