Theerthavari performed in the Sivagangai temple pond on Aadi Pooram festival
On the sacred occasion of the Aadi Pooram festival, a special theerthavari was performed at the 5th Corridor of the Thiruvannamalai temple at 11.00 AM in the Sivagangai pond.
Earlier to the theerthavari function, the deity of Sri Parasakthi Amman was taken to the Thheerthavari Mandapam to offer Darshan to the devotees.
Special Poojas for Lord Ganesha in Thiruvannamalai Temple
Following the recent celebration of Vinayaka Chathurthi, special abhishekhams were performed on Lord Sambandha Vinayakar in the Thiruvannamalai Lord Annamalaiyar Temple.
The deity of the Lord Vinayaka in V/O.C. Nagar Vinayakar temple was taken on a procession on the streets on the divine carriage of palanquin made of pearls.
Aadi Krithigal – over 1000 kavadis on procession in the temple corridors
On the special occasion of the Aadi Krithigai, more than a thousand kavadis were taken on a procession from the Lord Arunachaleswara temple along the temple corridors.
Valaikappu festival for the Goddess at Thiruvannamalai
Valaikappu festival performed on the deity of the Goddess Parasakthi Amman at the Valaikappu Mandapam at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple
Fire-walk festival at Thiruvannamalai Temple
Aadi Pooram Festival (An auspicious occasion)
[1of2_last]The Tamil Calendar month of Aadi is considered sacred in the Hindu Tradition. And when certain special stars or condition fall during this month, they are also celebrated with religious vigour – for example, Aadi New Moon Day (Amavasai) is considered to be sacred for paying obeisance to the departed ancestors.
Similarly, when one of the 27 stars, Pooram (Tamil) falls in Aadi, known as Aadi Pooram, it is considered as sacred and special pooja are performed in most temples. (It is a grand occasion in the Sri Villiputhur Andal temple as it is the birthday for the deity Andal. who was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and married Him).
Aadi Pooram was celebrated today in a grand manner in Thiruvannamalai temple today. A special ‘Theerthavari’ (sacred water being showered on the deity of the Lord) was performed in the Sivagangai Sacre Pond located in the 5th Corridor of the Thiruvannamalai temple. Earlier, the deity of Parasakthi Amman was taken to the Theerthavari Mandapam (Hall) offering Darshan to the devotees.
