Friday, January 18, 2019

People throng tourist spots on Kaanum Pongal

ERODE, JANUARY 18, 2019 00:00 IST



People gathered in large numbers at a park in Erode to celebrate Kanum Pongal on Thursday.M. GOVARTHANM_GOVARTHAN

Tourist spots and parks in the district witnessed heavy crowd celebrating Kaanum Pongal here on Thursday that marks the culmination of the four day festivities.

People in large numbers visited V.O.C. Park, Kodiveri Anicut and the parks attached to Bhavani Sagar Dam in the district.

Also, crowd could be seen at rivers and small parks where people danced to the tunes and exchanged food and snacks on the occasion.

Many preferred to enjoy bathing at Kodiveri Anicut and River Cauvery as elaborate security arrangements were made.

Shops selling fishes, snacks, beverages and other food items witnessed good sales at the dam area and also at Kodiveri. Women and children were seen dancing and singing at the parks as the celebrations continued till evening. Also, people visited Bannari temple and offered prayers.

In Salem district, Yercaud, Mettur Dam, Kurumbapatti Zoological Park, Anna Park and other parks witnessed huge crowds through out the day.

Fish stalls near the dam area witnessed huge crowds as people enjoyed bathing in the River Cauvery and visited the park attached to the dam. Likewise, people from many districts in the State thronged Yercaud in large numbers.

The boat house was over crowded with people have to wait for hours to enjoy the ride.

In Namakkal district, people visited Kolli Hills, Jedarpalayam Dam and the municipal park in the town. Police made elaborate arrangements to prevent untoward incidents.

Special buses were also operated to tourist spots through out the day.

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