Fire or Agni is the fourth element of the Panchabhutas. The essential character of Fire is to generate heat and according to Hindu Mythology, Agni is one of the Eight Guardians that guard our Universe and are known as Ashta Dikpalakas. As per Indian mythology, there are mentions of various types of fires. The four […]
[1of2_last]The Tamil Calendar month of Aadi is considered sacred in the Hindu Tradition. And when certain special stars or condition fall during this month, they are also celebrated with religious vigour – for example, Aadi New Moon Day (Amavasai) is considered to be sacred for paying obeisance to the departed ancestors. Similarly, when one of […]
Aadi Pooram Invitation of Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
The Aani (Tamil calendar month) Brahmotsavam at the famous Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai is in progress conducted in a grand manner with thousands of devotees participating. On the 5th day of this important and famous festival, the deity of the Lord Arunachaleswara will be carried during the night and taken on a procession on […]
Varmayagam and Jabam were performed at the Brahma Theertham in the famous Thiruvannamalai temple of Lord Arunchaleswarar. This yagam is performed to invoke the Gods for rain as Lord Varuna is the God of Rain. Here is the event photos.
Thousands of people have undertaken Girivalam during the Pournami (Full Moon Day) in Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple.
Aani Brahmotsavam – 1st day event – Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
The divine flag-hoisting ceremony for the Aani (Tamil calendar month) Brahmotsavam at the Chinnanayakar Parasakthi Amman Swami temple. The flag-hoisting ceremony was performed with the main deity placed in from the flag pole. This is the period when the Sun takes a turn from the North to the South. So, the ceremony of flag-hoisting is […]
The Management of Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple has recommended the ideal time to undertake Girivalam during the ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day). Ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day) occurs on 8th July (Saturday) starting from 8.08 AM till 10.46 AM on 9th July (Monday). This is the ideal period to undertake Girivalam.
The ‘Aani Thirumanjanam’ (the Tamil calendar month of Aani) festival was celebrated in the famous Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswar temple. The Thirumanjanam (divine bathing) was performed on the main deity of Lord Nataraja. After the completion of the Thirumanjanam, the main deity of Lord Nataraja and along with His Consort Sivakamaisundari, adorned with special features, were […]
