Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Theerthavari

The Theerthavari of the Lord’s symbol was done at Tiruvannamalai. Seen here are pictures of the ritual.

Mahasivaratri at Tiruvannamalai

Mahasivaratri was celebrated with pomp at Tiruvannamalai. Seen here are pictures of the Lingothbavar Abhishekam. The shrine’s entrance was colourfully decorated and music played through the event.

The Lord was taken on procession and then the abhishekam was performed.

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Pradosham festivities

Pradosham is a holy day on which Lord Shiva is worshipped every month. Seen below are photos of the latest Pradosham festivities that took place on Sunday.

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Maha Sivarathiri Invitation

Today is an auspicious day for lord Shiva and Maha Sivarathiri is being celebrated today. Special prayers are being held in Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil today.

Maha shivaratri festival at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple

The Hindu auspicious occasion of Maha shivaratri is being celebrated at the famous Lord Arunachaleeswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai on 7th March.

At 5.00 AM on 7th March, Latcharchana will be performed in the Sannidhi (Sanctum Sanctorum) of Lord Arunachaleswarar. About a lakh lamps will be lit across the interior corridors of the famous temple.

Devotees will be allowed to have Darshan of this rare occasion.At 8.30 PM, Mudhal Kala Pooja will be performed.At 11.00 PM, Irandam kala poojai will be performed.At 12.00 midnight, Moondram kala poojai will be performed.

At 4.00 AM the next day, Nangam Kala Poojai will be performed.A special Abhishekham will be performed on the idol of Lingotsava Moorthy situated in the backside of Lord Arunachaleswarar`s sanctum sanctorum (sannidihi).

Further, from 6.00 AM, chanting of the poems from Devaram, music, and dance performances, etc will be performed at the front of the Rajagopuram along with a Nadaswaram concert by 108 Nadaswaram & Dhavil players.