Devotees light thousands of lamps along the Noyyal riverbank in Perur, Coimbatore, for Karthigai Deepam

Thousands of lamps were lit by devotees along the Noyyal riverbank in Perur, Coimbatore, during the Karthigai Deepam festival to honor the river. The event saw the riverbank illuminated, with participants praying for agricultural prosperity and abundant water flow in the Noyyal River, a vital water source for multiple districts. The Noyyal River originates in the Western Ghats and flows for approximately 180 km, supporting wildlife, agriculture, and livelihoods before merging with the Cauvery River.