Aani Brahmotsavam – 1st day

Aani Brahmotsavam – 1st day event – Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.

Divine Flag-hoisting ceremony for Aani Brahmotsavam

The divine flag-hoisting ceremony for the Aani (Tamil calendar month) Brahmotsavam at the Chinnanayakar Parasakthi Amman Swami temple.

The flag-hoisting ceremony was performed with the main deity placed in from the flag pole.

This is the period when the Sun takes a turn from the North to the South. So, the ceremony of flag-hoisting is called Dakshinayana Punya Kala Kodiyetrtam.

Following the divine flag-hoisting, the grand Aani Brahmotsavam at the temple will commence. Here is the event photos.

July 2017 – Ideal time for Girivalam

The Management of Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple has recommended the ideal time to undertake Girivalam during the ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day).

Ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day) occurs on 8th July (Saturday) starting from 8.08 AM till 10.46 AM on 9th July (Monday). This is the ideal period to undertake Girivalam.