The Thiruvoodal festival falls at the time of Pongal. It is a lovers tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar is the mediator between them during the argument. During this festival, the Lord and Ambal are taken around the temple in the early hours of the morning. Maruvoodal is the […]
Pongal marks the beginning of Utharayana or the Sun`s movement towards the North for six months. This period is considered very auspicious and many important events are scheduled during it. To celebrate this, people are asked to remember to leave behind their old ways and embrace new and better ways in relationships, finance and health. […]
The Thiruvoodal festival was celebrated in Thiruvannamalai. The festival is about a lover`s tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar mediates between the couple. It is during this time that the poem Thirukkutraala Voodal was sung by the two, mocking each other. On this day, Abhishekam is performed early and […]
Uthrayana puniya kala bramorshavam swamy veethi ula pictures are here for you. The idol is carried in a chariot with brilliant decorations done on it. Decorative jewels and costumes are worn to the deity and carried by wholehearted devotees.
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 […]
The Thiruvempavai Thiruppalli yezhuchi description took place between 06.00 a.m. and 07.00 a.m. The pictures of this event are what you see here. The gathering of devotees is addressed over the mike. The place is decorated with holy banana trees. All the devotees here are made to sit on floor to listen to the comprehensive […]
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.
This being a season of festivals and celebrations, and happiness, people find their way to get blessings from the lord. And here in this picture is a clear evidence of the piety and fervor. The idol is taken on a procession with a large crowd of devotees walking by.
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.
Lord Balasubramaniyar in the middle and Valli and Dheivanai by his side is indeed a huge symbol of divinity! The idols are neatly decorated in silk dhothis and decorated with exquisite jewelries all over the structure. The vibrant colors and crackling jewels are there at Somasipadi Sri Balasubramaniyar Valli deivayanai alangaram.
