Abhishekam for Mutthumariamman would have happened the night before, but now the morning is here and the whole garbhagriha space has been used. Vinayaka utsavar is standing in front, all covered with flowers. Anthills with snakes on the ground. Amman in full chandana kaappu, with a big Maala of limes on top, Thazhampoo “petals” like spikes over her, neem leaves to cover any last space on top. Quite something. Took them till 5am, Jnanavel Swami said. Naga putru or puthalam (sacred anthills)--a reference to the emergence of Shakti forms from the Naga worlds beneath.