A Tamil Hindu chariot festival was held in Lewisham, London, on 13 September 2026, according to event listings and the London Sivan Kovil, which is based in Lewisham.
Videos circulating online show chariots carrying idols of Lord Shiva and Ganesha, while some male devotees were seen rolling along the road. Women were also seen carrying milk pots and incense.
The ritual of rolling on the ground is known as Angapradakshinam. It is a form of religious devotion associated with fulfilling a vow.
Lewisham Council states that public-road events requiring a temporary closure need council approval and written agreement from the police. Such closures require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) issued by the highway authority.
A Tamil Hindu chariot festival was held in Lewisham, London, on 13 September 2026, according to event listings and the London Sivan Kovil, which is based in Lewisham.
Videos circulating online show chariots carrying idols of Lord Shiva and Ganesha, while some male devotees were seen rolling along the road. Women were also seen carrying milk pots and incense.
The ritual of rolling on the ground is known as Angapradakshinam. It is a form of religious devotion associated with fulfilling a vow.
Lewisham Council states that public-road events requiring a temporary closure need council approval and written agreement from the police. Such closures require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) issued by the highway authority.
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