theertham at our temple. Devotees like me consider the theertham an important part of visiting the temple. Priests can stand at a distance and distribute this along the queue,” said K. Ramanujam, a resident of Triplicane. Akkarakkani Srinidhi, a scholar, said the theertham, also called as Thiruvaai Amudham, is believed to be nectar from the Lord’s body and is said to cleanse the body, the mind and the soul of those who consume it. M.K. Ramanan, a devotee from Tiruvottiyur, said the various rituals associated with temples help the devotee create a connect with the respective deities. “In many temples we are not able to visit all the