Thiruvoodal Utsavam
After the deity of Lord Periyanagar and Goddess Parasakthi Amman offered Darshan to the 5 Nandhis on 16th January (Mattuppongal, Thursday) with this event known as ‘Thiruvoodal Utsavam’ the deity of Lord Periyanayagar was carried out along with the deities of Goddess Parasakthi Amman and Saint Manickavasagar to offer Darshan to the Sun God as the first round of the Pongal events.
Mattu Pongal is being celebrated in the Lord Arunachaleswarar temple
On 16th January, Thursday, Mattu Pongal is being celebrated in the Lord Arunachaleswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai as well.
The deities of Lord Periyanagar and Goddess Parassakthi Amman offered Darshan to the 5 ‘Nandhi’ idols (Bulls) located at the Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Periyanagar, Goddess Parasakthi Amman, Thirunavukkarasar temple, located in the 5 corridors – 2nd Corridor ‘Saravailakku’ Nandhi, 2nd Corridor entrance Adhikara Nandhi, Kodimaram Nandhi, The smaller Nandhi located at the 4th Corridor in front of the Kili Gopuram.
