I am starting to post my articles from Yuvan here. This is my first article in yuvan. Each of the articles that have been on Yuvan would have " Yuvan - 1" denoting that it's from yuvan the number showing the editions its from.
ZERO was the number youths attending the first day of the Katirgama Kodiyetram festival. Apart from the temple staff, ubayakarar, committee members and our regular aunties in temple, none of the youths were present to celebrate the Kodiyetram of Katirgamam.
Katirgamam is the most sacred spot of Saivites in Sri Lanka. It’s said that Katirgama was Lord Muruga’s base camp during his war with Sooran. Many devotees went through life-changing experiences while journeying towards Katirgamam.
When our temple was established, our fore fathers held a special pooja in remembrance of their dear Kathirgamam during its Kodiyetram Festival. They made this an annual affair and are continuing to do so. This ensures that the future generation feels the sacredness and the blessings of Katirgamam. They had great visions, but our generation seems to have their minds blurred on religious events.
Why is it that none of us ever has the time to drop by the temple during this event? Have YOU ever thought why the night clubs are getting more packed but the temples are getting empty? How easy it is to spend time with friends than spend time with God in the temple. My advice: Rethink, REALIZE.
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