Devotees walk through fire in sacred ceremony
Devotees walk barefoot across a trench of burning coals or embers as an act of faith.
The Paradise Hindu Temple hosted its annual Draupathi Amman Fire-Walking Prayer on Sunday (July 19) under the guidance of Guru Paramasiva kishan, who recites at the temple. The ceremony attracted hundreds of devotees who gathered to witness the sacred display of faith.
According to Rodger Phooran, this was a major event for devotees, as it was the first time that the fire-walking was hosted at the Paradise Temple.
Sacred ritual reflects faith and devotion
The Draupathi Amman fire-walking ceremony, also known as Thimithi, is a revered Hindu ritual during which devotees walk barefoot across a trench of burning coals or embers as an act of religious devotion.
The ritual is performed as an expression of faith, to fulfil a vow, or to seek blessings from a deity.
Guru Paramasiva kishan emphasised that the temple is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00 for those who wish to pay homage to the Divine Mother.
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