Nagercoil, Oct 23: Administrators of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) offered prayers at the Chekkargiri Murugan Temple in Thovalai. As the Kanda Sashti fast began yesterday, a special lamp lighting ceremony was held at the Murugan temple located on the Chekkargiri hill in Thovalai. In this worship event, NTK State Women's Wing Coordinator Maria Jennifer, State Coordinator Deepak Solomon, and Thovalai Union officials participated and offered their prayers to the deity.