Special sacred events performed at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple!
Om 7th June (Monday), Pradosham on the New Moon Day (Amavasai or Amavasya in Tamil) falling in the Tamil calendar month of Vaikasi was observed. Special Abhishekhams were performed for the ‘Periya Nandhi’ located at the 5th Corridor of the temple and Deeparadhanai was performed.
Om Aunachaleswarar Temple – Agni Nakshatra Dosha Shanti Vizha
Tiruvannamalai Arulmigu om Arunachaleswarar temple Agni Nakshatra dosha shanti vizha. Ashtothra Satha Kalasabhishekam (108) yakam.
Undertaking Girivalam NOT ALLOWED ON Full Moon Day at Thiruvannamalai temple!
As per the prevailing conditions of the 100% lockdown imposition as a preventive measure against the raging spread of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, ordered by the State Government of Tamil Nadu, the DEVOTEES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO UNDERTAKE GIRIVALAM ON THE ENSUING FULL MOON DAY (until 5.36 PM today, Wednesday, 26th May)!
As per the above, an appeal has been made to the public/devotees not to undertake ‘girivalam’ and thus cooperate with the government orders!
The Collector of the District of Thiruvannamalai has made the following appeal:
“As per the guidelines issued by the State Government of Tamil Nadu on the prevention of the raging spread of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, and for the safety of the public, AN APPEAL HAS BEEN MADE BOTH THE PUBLIC AND THE DEVOTEES TO EXTEND 100% COOPERATION!”