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Consecration ceremony at Durgai Temple

The place looks dense and packed with people thronging in to have a view of Durgai Amman’s supremacy with the consecration done on the awe-inspiring lord. Durgai also called as the Devi or Shakthi is an invincible lord is worshiped as the true cause for creation, preservation and annihilation of the universe. There are a […]

Thai Poosam Theerthavari

The Thai Poosam Theerthavari was performed on Sunday. The ritual took place in Agni Theertham, which is just off National Highway 66. The Theertham is connected to the Agni Lingam but is located some distance from it. Seen here are pictures of the ritual. The Gods were brought to Agni Theertham, where the Theerthvari was […]

Girivalam at Thiruvannamalai

The temple of Sri Arunachaleswarar in Thiruvannamalai is one of the most ancient temples in Tamil Nadu. It is believed to be about a 1000 years old. It has been a regular place of worship for popular Nayanmar saints such as Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar and Arunagirinathar. The temple is a home for the Agni […]