Entries by livechennai

Grand Brahmotsavam in Thiruvannamalai temple

The grand Brahmotsavam which is annually celebrated during the Tamil calendar month of Aani is being celebrated now. The divine flag-hoisting ceremony was performed on the morning of 7th July in the temple of Lord Arunachaleswarar at the Thiruvannamalai. The deities of Chinna Nayakar, Lord Chandrasekarar, and Lord Vinayaka were taken on a holy procession […]

Special Yagam today at Thiruvannamalai temple

With the conclusion of the peak summer period, Agni Nakshatram, a special Yagam, with 1008 sacred pots was performed at the sanctum sanctorum of the deity of the Sri Amman of the temple at Thiruvannamalai. The 1008 sacred pots were taken in a procession in the 3rd corridor of the temple today (Monday, 28th May) […]

Vaikasi Pournami – Ideal time for Girivalam

The Management of Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple has recommended the ideal time to undertake Girivalam during the ensuing Vaikasi Pournami (Full Moon Day). Ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day) occurs today (28th May, Monday) starting from 7.34 PM till 8.38 PM on 29th May (Tuesday). This is the ideal period to undertake Girivalam.