As part of an annual ritual to ward off evil spirits, a priest in Tamil Nadu had to bathe in water mixed with 108 kilos of chili powder during the Aadi Amavasai celebrations.
Priest Govindhan bathes in water and chili powder | Photo credit: India Today
HIGHLIGHTS
- The incident happened from Nadapanahalli. famous
- Aadi Amavasai means new moon day according to the Tamil calendar
- The ritual in Nadapanahalli is an annual event in honor of the village deity
On Sunday, Aadi Amavasai celebrated in Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. Aadi Amavasai describes the new moon day in the month of Aadi as the auspicious day according to the Tamil calendar.
While it is common to bathe in water on this “new moon day”, a priest was seen in Tamil Nadu Aadi Amavasai. to celebrate in the most unusual way – bathing in water with 108 kilos of chili powder.
The incident became known from a temple in Nadapanahalli village in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.
Every year in Nadapanahalli, on the occasion of Aadi Amavasai, great celebrations are held in honor of the deity of the village – Periya Karuppasamy. This year was no different.
The villagers paid tribute to the deity by bathing the deity with milk and chili powder. The deity was also offered brandy and cigars.
Then, according to tradition, the temple priest – Govindhan – observed several rituals, such as standing on two sickles and listening to the devotees’ problems.
Priest Govindhan bathes in water and chili powder | Credits: India Today
Priest Govindhan then underwent a “Chili Yagna” in which a mixture of 108 kilos of chili powder and water was poured over him. It is believed that such a practice protects the devotees from evil spirits and bad luck.
Interestingly, due to the touch of chili powder and water, devotees found it extremely difficult to breathe in the place where the ritual was performed.
However, Priest Govindhan remained calm throughout the ritual and was later honored by villagers who poured liters of water over him to rid him of the chili powder.
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