There are 63 saints in the Saivite sect of the Hindu religion. All the saints devoted their life to singing the praise of Lord Siva in the form of deities in various temples across Tamil Nadu. Among the 63 Saivite saints, Sundaramurthy Nayanar is considered to be among the best as he devoted himself at […]
The festival of Sundarar Utsavam Deepa Aaradhanai festival was performed in a grand manner at the famous Arunachala temple in Thiruvannamalai. The presiding deity was taken around in a procession along the temple corridors and the streets around the temple offering special Darshan to the thousands of devotees who gathered for this special occasion. The […]
The Aadi Pooram Brahmotsavam festival was performed in a grand manner at the famous Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple at 10.00 PM in the 3rd Corridor of the sanctum sanctorum of Goddess (Amman). The ritual of walking-on-fire (Theemidhi vizha) was conducted in front of the sanctum sanctorum of the Goddess.
These pictures show the last day of Aadi pooram Brammotsavam celebration where Parasakthi Aman arrives at Theerthakarai at 12.30 approximately at Sivagangai Theertha Kulam Theerthavari. After Theerthavari, Parasakthi Amman arrives at Valaigaappu mandapam at 04.00 pm where special Pooja are done. At 05.00 pm, Valaigaappu took place and at 06.00 pm, Madaveedhi and at 11.00 […]
In Neepathurai village, next to Thiruvannamalai, owing to Aadi Ammavasai, special celebrations for Aadi 18 or Aadi Perukku and Guru Peyarchi took place. In Arulmigu Sellayamman Temple present at the centre of Sengam Neeppathurai Thenpennai river, along the Thenpennai river banks, Prasanna Venkatrama Perumal Temple, the Sengam Sivan Temple Guru Peyarchi at Thiruvannamalai Annnamalayar Temmple […]
Kuthu vilakku pooja was conducted for Ambal. Female devotees performed the pooja. It was a feast for the eyes.
On Kritigai day of the month of Aadi, devotees carried Kavadis for the Lord. Seen here is the procession of devotees on that day.
On the occasion of Aadi Pooram, the temple flag was hoisted. Seen here are photographs of the function.
The Aadi Pooram Brahmotsavam will be held at the temple between 27th July, 2016 and 5th August 2016. Seen below is the official invite and programme.
The chariot bearing the idol of Goddess Muthu Mariamman was decorated with flowers on the occasion of Aadi Pournami. The procession started at 11 pm that night. Devotees thronged the temple to get Darshan of the Goddess. Seen here are photographs of the event.
