460th Holy Sengol Matha shrine festival

Name: 460th Holy Sengol Matha shrine festival
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Rameswaram

The 460th Holy Sengol Matha shrine festival was held at Sudukattanpatti in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The religious celebration featured a flag-hoisting ceremony, temple consecration activities, and a grand chariot procession with three decorated chariots.

Date: Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Location: Rameswaram

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Highlights

Flag-hoisting ceremony after temple consecration
Grand chariot procession with three decorated chariots
Celebration of the 460th anniversary of the Holy Sengol Matha shrine

The 460th Holy Sengol Matha shrine festival is an annual religious celebration held at the Holy Sengol Matha shrine in Sudukattanpatti, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The 2026 edition marked the shrine’s 460th anniversary with participation from devotees and traditional festival activities.

The celebrations began after the consecration of the renovated temple on July 31, followed by a flag-hoisting ceremony. A major highlight was the grand chariot procession, featuring three specially decorated and illuminated chariots representing Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Ignatius, and Saint Sengol Matha.

The festival concluded on August 2, 2026, with devotees taking part in the traditional observances associated with the shrine’s annual celebration.

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