“Kanchi Yali Vahana Procession Cancelled; Allegations Of HR&CE Minister Ramesh’s Intervention Surface”, The Commune, June 03, 2026
“Devotees were left disappointed after the Yali Vahana procession scheduled as part of the Vaikasi Brahmotsavam at the Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram was cancelled on Monday night, marking the second disruption to a major festival procession within two days, as reported in Dinamani.
The annual Vaikasi Brahmotsavam commenced on 28 May 2026 with the ceremonial flag hoisting and has been proceeding with various religious events. While the first three days of the festival were conducted as scheduled, the fourth-day Naga Vahana procession was reportedly cancelled shortly after it began due to a crack in the carrying beam used to bear the deity. Temple authorities subsequently returned the deity to the temple.
On the fifth day of the festival, Varadaraja Perumal and Nachiyar were taken in a golden palanquin procession through various streets before returning to the temple around 8 p.m. Preparations were then made for the Yali Vahana procession, with the deity adorned in special decorations and mounted on the Yali Vahanam……..”
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