Harvest offering to Lord Arunachaleswarar in Thiruvannamalai temple
Today (Monday, 11th February) is observed as Ratha Sapthami Day as per the Hindu Almanac (Tamil Calendar). The deity of Lord Aruachaleswarar was taken on a procession to Dhanakotipuram, where the agricultural lands owned by the temple are located. The harvests of the crops were offered to the Lord Arunachaleswarar in a Prayer and Pooja ceremony.
After this, the deity was taken to the celebration of ‘Aatru Thiruvizha’ festival to the place known as ‘Kalasapakkam’.
Special Theerthavari performed on Thai Amavasai at Lord Arunachaleswarar temple – Thiruvannamalai
On the holy occasion of the New Moon Day in the Tamil calendar month of Thai falling today (Monday, 4th February), the event of Thai Amavasi Arthodhaya Mahodhaya Punyakala Theerthavar event was performed on the deities of Priyanayakar along with His Consort Goddess Parasakthi Amman in the Ayyankulam, known also as Indira theertham pond after the deities were taken from the respective Sanctum Sanctorums.
Sani Pradosham
Sani pradosham event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
Theerthavari was performed at Thiruvannamalai Temple
In Thiruvannamalai Temple on 21st January, The detity of Lord Chandrasekharar was taken to to the Eesanya Kulakkarai, the temple pond located in the east and Theerthavari was performed on the deity.
Prathosam Kumbabishekam
Prathosam Kumbabishekam was held at Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple.
Ideal time for Girivalam in Thiruvannamalai temple (January 2019)
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 20th January 2019 (Sunday) starting from 1.52 PM till 11.41 AM on 21st January 2019 (Monday). This is the ideal period to undertake Girivalam.