Special ‘Varuna Yagam’ performed at Thiruvannamalai temple for rains
Praying for rains in the drinking water-starved state of Tamil Nadu, ‘Varuna Yagam’ was performed by the Sivacharyas and ‘Varuna Japam’ was chanted in the morning today (Wednesday, 8th May) at the Brahmatheertham in the famous Lord Arunchaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai.
Classical Karnatic instrumental music – Nadaswara, Veena, flute and mirudhangam – was played with the ragas of Amsavardhini and Megaranjini parrying for rains.
The ‘yaga kalasas’ were brought by the Sivacharyas from the Sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Kalyanasundareswarar. Then, the poojas were performed at the Brahmatheerthamand the sacred water from the kalasams was sprayed on the Brahmatheertham.
Chithirai Matha Amavasya Prathosam
Chithirai Matha Amavasya Prathosam Photos
Sivakami Sameta Natarajar Special Abishakam on Chirirai Month Thiruvonam
Thiruvannamalai Arulmigu Arunasaleeswarar Thiruvilaiyil Chirirai Month Thiruvonam star on 27th of April 2019 Sivakami Sameta Natarajar in the Prakaram of Tirukoil.
The concluding day of the grand Vasantha Utsavam on Friday at Thiruvannamalai temple
On the concluding day of the grand Spring Festival – ‘Vasantha Utsavam’ – at the Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple at Thiruvannamalai, on Friday, 19th April, the deities of the Lord Somaskandhar and His Consort Goddess Sri Parasakthi Amman were taken on a procession on the ‘mada veedhis’ (Surrounding streets of the temple).
After the procession, the deities were carried to ‘Indira Theertham’ Mandapam located on the banks of the Ayyankulam. Special Theerthavari was performed on the deities.
At night 10.00 PM, the climax event of the festival, ‘Manmadha Dhaganam’, was performed in the presence of the deity of Lord Somaskandhar in the 3rd corridor of the Thiruvannamalai temple.
Concluding day of the Vasantha Utsavam on Friday (19th April) at Thiruvannamalai temple
Friday, 19th April is the concluding day of the grand Spring Festival (Vasantha Utsavam) celebrated at the famous Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai.
The deities of Periya Nayakar Somaskandhar along with His Consort, Parasakthi Amman was taken on a procession along the Mada veedhis (temple surrounding streets) and the deities were carried to
Indira Theertham’ mandapam located on the banks of Ayyankulam pond. Special ‘Theerthavari’ was performed.
The next grand event of ‘Manmadha Daganam’ is scheduled to be performed at 10.00PM on the 3rd Corridor of the temple.
7th Day of Vasantha Utsavam at Thiruvannamalai temple
On the 7th Day of the grand Vasantha Utsavam festival in progress at the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple, on 16th April, the deity of the Lord Periya Nnayakar was carried to the Panneer Mandapam located near the ‘Magizha maram’ in the 3rd corridor of the temple. The event of showering of dolls dressed in silk was performed.
