This is a continuation of the utsavam that started with Vishakam, Day 4. The pancha murtis are Vinayaka leading the way, but with Chandikeswara unusually placed next to him rather than bringing up the rear, followed by Murugan with his consorts looking grander than grand (His festival after all), though the consorts are almost hidden by Murugan’s grand swirling garlands, Somaskanda, and finally the Thani Ambal. The pusari we often see in the temple accompanies. Some kids ride along. It is no doubt a grand but somewhat distracted procession. It passes through commercial areas and markets where it seems to meet with reverence and indifference in equal measure.