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Maha Kumbhabhishekam proceedings

The grand consecration (Maha Kumbhabhishekham) of the famous Thiruvannamalai temple of Lord Annamalaiyar and his consort Unnamalaiyar was performed between 9.30 am and 10.30 am yesterday, the 2nd February, Friday. The grand occasion of the consecration (Maha Kumbhabhishekam) included the Kumbhabhishekham performed on the smaller temple towers in the temple complex where all the 85 […]

Maha Kumbhabhshekham: Pooranagadhi Deeparadhanai

The grand sacred Maha Kumbhabhishekham at the famous Annamalayar temple is in progress. The event sees participation from thousands of devotees. As per scheduling done on the evening of 1st February, Wednesday, special pooranagadhi Deeparadhanai was performed during the third part of the day. In Tamil, it is called the Moondaram Kaalam.

Itinerary at Tiruvannamalai Thondareeswarar temple

The hottest part of the summer known in Tamil as Agni Nakshatram or Kathiri Veyyil, has started on Thursday, 4th May. It will conclude on 28th May. On the starting day of Agni Nakshatram, The deity of Lord Siva in Thiruvannamalai Thondareeswar temple was adorned with garlands made from citronella (Vettivet in Tamil). A vessel, […]