Large number of people from different parts of
Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts thronged tourist spots like
Hogenakkal, Avadanapatti Lake and KRP dam to celebrate ‘Kaanum pongal’
on Wednesday.
The Tamil Nadu State Transport
Corporation operated special buses to Hogenakkal from Dharmapuri,
Krishnagiri, Hosur and other important points. The police had stepped up
elaborate security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident.
Meanwhile,
the bull race was held in about 23 places in Krishnagiri district
including Kaveripattinam, Kittampatti, Shoolagiri and other areas on
Wednesday.
Kalai Pongal
Meanwhile, ‘Kalai Pongal’ was organised by the Department of Tourism and Culture at the KRP Dam .
Collector
T.P. Rajesh inaugurated the celebrations in the presence of District
Revenue Officer C. Prakasam with religious fervour.
The programme started with
Mangala Vaadiyam
by the students of District Music School. Mr. Rajesh distributed sweet pongal to the tourists. As part of the celebrations
Kavadiattam, Pambai, Silambattam,
and
Bharata Natyam
were performed.
Students of Government Music School,
peoples’ representatives participated in large numbers. Revenue
Divisional Officer P. Manoharan, Krishnagiri Tahsildhar S. Maheshwaran
among others participated.
