Special ‘Varuna Yagam’ performed at Thiruvannamalai temple for rains

Praying for rains in the drinking water-starved state of Tamil Nadu, ‘Varuna Yagam’ was performed by the Sivacharyas and ‘Varuna Japam’ was chanted in the morning today (Wednesday, 8th May) at the Brahmatheertham in the famous Lord Arunchaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai.

Classical Karnatic instrumental music – Nadaswara, Veena, flute and mirudhangam – was played with the ragas of Amsavardhini and Megaranjini parrying for rains.

The ‘yaga kalasas’ were brought by the Sivacharyas from the Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Kalyanasundareswarar. Then, the poojas were performed at the Brahmatheerthamand the sacred water from the kalasams was sprayed on the Brahmatheertham.