Trinco Pathirakali Flag Hoisting festival

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Trinco Pathirakali Flag Hoisting festival

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- By T.Pakkiyanathan

The annual festival of Trincomalee Pathirakali Amman temple commenced with the flag hoisting event on Thursday, March 30. The Ambal devotees performed their vows during the festival.

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