After the Mayiladuthurai collectorate refused permission to conduct Pattina Pravesam , a tradition of devotees carrying the seer of the Dharmapuram Adheenam in a palanquin, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday warned the state government to take back its order of banning the ritual or else they will violate it by continuing with the traditional practice.
During the Pattina Pravesam procession, the pontiff of the Dharmapuram Aadheenam, founded in 16th century, is carried on a decorated palanquin and he is greeted by his devotees.
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After the Mayiladuthurai collectorate refused permission to conduct Pattina Pravesam, a tradition of devotees carrying the seer of the Dharmapuram Adheenam in