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An unexpected visit to Srirangam this week was memorable for me in many ways.one such memorable and unique experience was the visit to the SriRanganathan temple on the day next to vaikunta ekadasi, for the 'Muthangi' sevai of the lord and later watching the "Arayer Sevai". Though we could spend only a short time there, it was a pleasant experience with the Arayers dancing and singing the praise of the Lord.

The colorful head gears and shimmering silks worn by them made the scene rich and royal.I took a sneaky shot of the scene, for photographing the event is generally discouraged and I never enquired if it was prohibited. Would prefer a video recording, if permission granted in future.
The crowd management efficiency was very poor I observed, in the Ranganathan temple.Only during this time of the whole year , the maximum number of people visit this temple.And I am pretty sure, the officers must be knowing about the amount of traffic by experience.Yet not much has been done in organizing the extra floating population that swarms the premises.The squad that was employed inside the temple
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was totally useless in directing the mass and regulating the intruders in the moving queue.Another disgusting thing was the backdoor entry of the so called VIPS.No doubt some privilege has to be given for the 'special' people who directly/indirectly serve the temple, and the government. But then it has to be fair.
The crowd was highly irritated when the movement was blocked to allow these special people through the exit.And they were not just few, but quite a lot.Still we managed the darshan after two and a half hour of waiting and after paying rs.50 per head ticket.Inside the temple in the sanctum sanctum, the condition was still worse
The 'goondas' manhandle the devotees, physically pushing them away, not allowing a glimpse of the lord. I was caught off guard, for I was not prepared for such kinda atrocity inside there.Sad after such an effort the main purpose was ruined by some faceless idiots.Anyway it was an experience of its own.Made a mental note that I shall never ever make a visit during this kinda special days.
On the other hand the trip to Gunaseelam was a pleasant one.The ride to the temple in the early morning as the sun was just rising was spectacular.

The Ayyan vaikaal was following us like a dear friend throughout the journey.The scenic beaut was beyond words.On the whole the trip was really enchanting for I got a chance to meet and mingle with many of my relatives whom I havent seen for ages.