Panguni Uthiram Unchal Utsavam
Panguni Uthiram Unchal Utsavam of Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
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Panguni Uthiram celestial marriages – Thiruvannamalai
Panguni Uthiram is celebrated during Panguni Month during Uthiram Nakshatra day. Thirukalyanam or the divine marriages is performed in the famous Thiruvannamalai temple. Sequence of events for the divine marriage of Lord Siva and Goddess Durga as in the form of Arunachaleeswarar and Unnamulaiyamman. Here is the event photos.
Sani Pradosham at the famous Thiruvannamalai temple
On Sani Pradosham day, special abhishekhams was performed on the sacred Nandhis (the special carriage of the sacred bull of Lord Arunachaleeswarar) – Periya Nandhi, Chinna Nandhi, Kodimaram Nandhi, Adhikara Nandhi, and Saravilakku Nandhi. Special Deeparadhanai was performed. The deity of the Paradosha Nayakar was taken on a procession on the special carriage of Golden […]
Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Annamalaiyar Temple gets completed
The grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam of the famous Annamalaiyar Temple with the main deity Lord Annamalaiyar and his consort Sri Unnamulaiamman, which commenced on 6th February, was completed on Sunday, 26th March with Mandalabhishekham after a period of 48 days. On Saturday, 25th March, the Mandalalabhishekham started with Mudhal Kala Pooja in the night. On Sunday, […]
Sani Pradosam
Sani Pradhosham occasion was held at the Thiruvannamalai Temple as done conventionally. Special Abhishegam and Pooja were performed for Nandi. Below are photographs of the same. Take a look:
Itinerary on 12th March – Lord Annamalaiyar Temple
12/3/2017 night – Magudabhishekham and special Abhishekham for Periya Nayakar, Special decoration, Deeparadhanai, Lord Arunachaleeswar goes to Pallikondapattu to perform thithi (annual penance for 1 day) in memory f the departed soul of his late father. Lord Arunachaleeswarar takes bath in Naganadhi after performing thithi. Lord Arunachaleeswarar returns to Thiruvannamalai, reaches the 2nd corridor and […]
The special religious event in Lord Annamalaiyar temple in the Tamil month of Masi
The day when the star Makam falls in the Tamil calendar month Masi is considered a very sacred day and celebrated as Masi Makam all over the temples in Tamil Nadu. It is especially more fervently celebrated in the famous temple of Lord Annamalaiyar in Thiruvannamalai. Traditionally, the occasion of Masi Makam is known for […]
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 […]
Thiruvoodal and Maruvoodal at Thiruvannamalai
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.
Utharayana Pooja Performed at the Thamarai Kulam in Thiruvannamalai
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. […]