Mangalore : The historic Pural Chendu ritual being held as part of the annual festival of the Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple was held on April 9, Tuesday.

Hundreds of devotees from far and near took part in the festivities with great fervor. The festival has been attracting large crowds of devotees since years and  people come to the shrine to pay their obeisance to the Goddess who will fulfill their wishes.

The Maha Rathotsava of the Temple will be held on April 10, Wednesday.