NEW DELHI: In an auction held at the Pazhapoosaian temple near Sivagiri village, witnessed quite the spectacle during the Mahasivarathiri festivities. In a customary auction, a single lemon stole the show by selling for an astonishing Rs 35,000.
Enthusiastic participation from 15 devoted individuals, including a successful bidder from Erode, turned this routine practice into an extraordinary event.
The temple priest played a key role by placing the prized lemon before Lord Shiva, followed by a brief pooja.
The lemon was then returned to the winning bidder, surrounded by a crowd of hundreds of fascinated devotees.
What makes this auction truly special is the belief that the highest bidder will be blessed with enduring wealth and good health.
This intriguing tradition has sparked conversations and curiosity among the local community, injecting an extra layer of excitement into the ongoing religious celebrations.
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