People will be allowed to take part in Theppotsavam on Wednesday

While Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple will remain shut to devotees on Monday and Tuesday as per the current lockdown restrictions, the temple will re-open for darshan on Wednesday.

Temple official sources told Mylapore Times on Sunday evening that devotees will be able to have full darshan on the third and final day of the Theppotsavam on Wednesday (Jan 19) including being part of the procession inside the temple and entering the tank to sit there and watch the famed ritual.

The Theppotsavam starts on January 17.

  • Report by S. Prabhu