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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
