It was a glorious morning in Pazhaiarai next day. A beautifully
decorated royal elephant was brought to Kundavai’s palace. Climbing through the
specially built platform steps, Kundavai and Vanathi sat on the elephant’s back
that had a special seat. A mahout walked next to the elephant, leading them
through the streets. Hearing the clanging bells of the elephant, many came out
to see the princesses riding through their streets. Happy to watch their beloved
elayapirati, many women followed her
behind the elephant.
The elephant led the princesses towards the Padai veedu streets where the families
of the soldiers lived. Small boys who were practicing with their swords and
sticks left their play and joined the crowd. On the verandahs of the houses,
many pictures of Lord Muruga and his legends were drawn, while some also had
pictures of famous Chola Kings. When the elephant entered the street, all
residents came out of their houses to greet the princesses. Soon there was a
sizeable crowd behind the elephant that shouted, ‘Long live Elayapirati!’ ‘Long
live Princess Kundavai!’
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