At the famous Lord Arunachaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai on the auspicious occasion pof Chandrodaya Punya Kaalam, a gramd festival of Mahabhishekha Theerthotsava festival even is being celebrated. The details are as under: Date: Tamil Month Thai – day 24 – English : 7th February Time 01.00 AM Event: Periya Nayakar Maha Abhishekham Date: Tamil Month […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
