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Here is a picture showcasing the special occasion of Margazhi month Pradhosham that fell to be on Ammavasai day. The idol and Nandi statues were decorated with flowers and the temple was seen teeming with devotees.

What is Pradhosham?

Pradhosham is a bimonthly occasion. It falls to be on the thirteenth day of every two weeks as per Hindu calendar. The occasion is so special for lord Shiva. During these days, the ideal timing for worshipping the lord will be 1.5 hours before and after the sunset. Devotees carry out fasting or vows during these three hours and these are called Pradhosha Vrata. A devotee wears Rudhraksha, Vibuthi and worships the lord by performing Abhisheka, saldalwood paste, Bilva leaves, food offerings (Neivedhyam), deepam, and so on.

Here are pictures of the Sivajyothi Dhyaana Aalayam or meditation hall. Here is a lingam seen in deep black shade and decorated with flowers and there are many lights lit up around the idol. Flowers in yellow, and red with leavesbeing the highlighters. The Nandi stature is decorated with Maala too.

Take a look at the Dheeparadhanai offered to the lord at Thiruvannamalai temple. There are people thronging in the temple in full of devotion and excitement. The idol is beautifully decorated with flowers and jewels. There are brilliant crowns placed over the idol to reflect the magnificence of the lord.

Here we have the capture of Manickavasar Ursavam Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil, Tiruvannamalai. This must be what the devotees from all over should be longing for. The Aaruthra dharishanam is scheduled for 26th December 2015. The Natarajar Alangaram (decoration) is made with colorful flowers of pink, yellow, white and red with fresh green holy leaves woven in between. The shining, vivacious costume draped around the idol surges the reverence!

Here are exclusive pictures of Sorgavasal Thirapppu and Sorgavasal Dheepa Aaradhanai at the Sri Venugopal shrine, Arunachaleshwarar Thirukkovil for Vaigunda Yegadhesi. People are seen thronged in to view the marvel of the divine moments! They stand in long queues to grab a chance for getting the blessings of lord. Colorful floral decorations and lightings are done to embellish the shrine!