The annual Panguni Car Festival at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli commenced with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony, drawing a large number of devotees.

Namperumal, the processional deity, was taken from the sanctum to the flag hoisting mandapam, where special rituals were performed by temple priests. The flag hoisting took place at an auspicious time, marking the beginning of the 11-day festival.