The deity of Viswanatha Swamy Temple being installed in the main car (Ratham) of the Kalpathy Car Festival on November 14, 2009. Photo: K. Krishnankutty
The temple cars on the move through the streets of Kalpathy Agraharam (Brahmin village), beginning the three-day long Kalpathy Car Festival. Photo: K. Krishnankutty
Bringing the three idols of the Viswanatha Swamy Temple to be installed in the three temple cars to mark the beginning of the three-day long festival. Photo: K. Krishnankutty
The temple cars at the Ratha Sangamom in Kalpathy. (A file picture)
People irrespective of religion and caste pulling the huge ropes of the temple cars at Kalpathy. Photo: K. Krishnankutty
All the temple cars converged in front of the Viswanatha Swamy Temple for the `Ratha Sangamom'. (A file picture)