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.
Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Pradosham
On occasion of Pradosham, the Lord and his consort were taken out in procession. The statue of Nandi was given Abhishekam. Seen here are pictures of the function
Vaikasi Pournami Pradosham
The Pradosham that fell in the Tamil month of Vaikasi was celebrated on Pournami day. The Lord and his consort were taken on procession and the statue of Nandi was given Abhishekam. Seen here are photographs of the event.
