Tamil New Year celebrated at Sri Selva Vinayagar temple

Tamil New Year and Chariot Festival (Rathotsavam Thaer Thiruvizha) were celebrated as part of Brisbane Mahotsava festival at Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil temple in South Maclean, Brisbane.

Cr Natalie Willcocks also attended the event, which went on for 11 days, from Thursday 6th April to Sunday 16th April.

On first day, April 6, Kodiyetram- Hoisting of Flag took place, followed by Regular Thiruvizha on 7-10 April. On 6th day, April 11, Mambalam Thiruvizha took place, on 7th day, April 12, the Vettai Thiruvizha, on 8th day, April 13, the Chapparam Thiruvizha, on 9th day, April 14, The Thiruvizha – Chariot Festival, 10th day, and on April 15 Theertham Thiruvizha - Water Cutting took place.

Then on 11th day, April 16, the Poongavanam Thiruvizha was supposed to take place, followed by Vairavar Madai on April 17th.

Photo courtesy - VinoRaa Photography