Sani Pradosham at the famous Thiruvannamalai temple
On Sani Pradosham day, special abhishekhams was performed on the sacred Nandhis (the special carriage of the sacred bull of Lord Arunachaleeswarar) – Periya Nandhi, Chinna Nandhi, Kodimaram Nandhi, Adhikara Nandhi, and Saravilakku Nandhi.
Special Deeparadhanai was performed.
The deity of the Paradosha Nayakar was taken on a procession on the special carriage of Golden Bull (thanga rishabha vahanam) on the 3rd corridor of the Lord Thirvannamalaiyar temple.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Annamalaiyar Temple gets completed
The grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam of the famous Annamalaiyar Temple with the main deity Lord Annamalaiyar and his consort Sri Unnamulaiamman, which commenced on 6th February, was completed on Sunday, 26th March with Mandalabhishekham after a period of 48 days.
On Saturday, 25th March, the Mandalalabhishekham started with Mudhal Kala Pooja in the night. On Sunday, 26th March, the Irandam Kala Pooja was performed in the morning at the temple in the presence of the Joint Commissioner Ms C. Haripriya.
Pooranagathi and Deeparadhanai were performed for the Temple Domes (Kalasams) in the 2nd corridor of the temple.
After this, the Sivachariyars carried the sacred pots and special Abhishekas were performed in the 1st Corridor of the temple for the festival deities of Lord Arunachaleeswarar, His Consort Sri Unnamulaiyamman, and Lord Ganapathy, and Lord Muruga with His Consort Valli and Deivanai.
Sani Pradosam
Sani Pradhosham occasion was held at the Thiruvannamalai Temple as done conventionally. Special Abhishegam and Pooja were performed for Nandi. Below are photographs of the same. Take a look:
