Description: photos from celebrations in Nambiyarnagar and Nagapattinam town. The guest of honor at Nambiyarnagar’s Thiruvizha was the District Revenue Officer for Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Kandasamy. The village also celebrated and recognized auto-rikshaw drivers, who as the Athipatha Nayanar Auto Nanbargal (‘Athipatha Nayanar Auto-driver friends’) were generously praised on stage, with songs and dances performed in their honor.
Thiruvizha, Nagapattinam town
Troupe members pose with local revelers.
Thiruvizha, Nagapattinam town
Dancing in the streets of Nagai!
Thiruvizha, Nambiyarnagar
People from nearby fisher villages join the celebrations.
Thiruvizha, Nagapattinam town
Members of a local troupe who led the procession through the streets of Nagapattinam, taking a break.
Thiruvizha, Nambiyarnagar
Thiruvizha, Nambiyarnagar
At the entrance to the village. The sign references the Mariyamman temple in Nambiyarnagar.
Thiruvizha, Nambiyarnagar
Referencing the Mariyamman temple, but with imagery of the bi-gendered Ardanareshvwar,Siva/Sakti.
Billboard, Nambiyarnagar
Billboard announcing the annual Thiruvizha celebrations, sponsored by the ‘Athipatha Nayanar Auto Friends’ a local auto-rickshaw drivers association.