Theerthavari on the auspicious day of Maha Maham
On the auspicious day of Maha Maham, the idols of the temple were taken for theerthavari. Seen here are the idols of the Lord and his consort being taken out in procession towards the water body. Hundreds of devotees thronged the roads to get a glimpse of the idols. After abhishekam, the idols were immersed in the water.
Abhishekam Of Lord Nataraja On Maasi Maha Maham
When the nakshatra Maham falls in the Tamil month of Maasi is usually is on Pournami or full moon day. This day is extremely auspicious. This year, the day is Maha Maham and a big congregation of devotees visit temples around Tamil Nadu.
Abhishekam for the Lord Nataraja was done on this auspicious day. Seen here are pictures of the abhishekam and then the Lord dressed up splendidly.
Sani Pradosham At Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil
Pradosham is a bi monthly worship to Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. The Pradosham is named after the day of the week it falls on. For example, if it falls on a Monday, it is called Somapradosham, Tuesday is called Bhauma Pradosham, and so on. This fortnight was Shani Pradosham. Among the pradoshams, Soma and Shani are believed to be most auspicious. The period of worship is 3 hours – one and half hours each before and after sunset.
On pradosham day, devotees observe a fast from sunrise to sunset. On this day, Nandi is worshipped along with an idol of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati seated on Nandi. They are then taken on processions around the temple complex.
Seen here are pictures of the Sani Pradosham pooja and procession.
Aani Pournami
The Pournami that fell in the first half of the month of Aani saw heavy crowds visit the temple. Seen here are pictures of devotees waiting in line for the darshan of Sri Annamalaiyar.
Pournami
On the occasion of Pournami this month, the temple conducted ceremonies that drew large crowds. The statue of Nandi was given Abhishekam. Then, the Lord and his consort, sitting on the Nandi, were taken around the premises in procession. Seen here are photographs of the festivities.
