Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Annamalaiyar Temple gets completed
The grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam of the famous Annamalaiyar Temple with the main deity Lord Annamalaiyar and his consort Sri Unnamulaiamman, which commenced on 6th February, was completed on Sunday, 26th March with Mandalabhishekham after a period of 48 days.
On Saturday, 25th March, the Mandalalabhishekham started with Mudhal Kala Pooja in the night. On Sunday, 26th March, the Irandam Kala Pooja was performed in the morning at the temple in the presence of the Joint Commissioner Ms C. Haripriya.
Pooranagathi and Deeparadhanai were performed for the Temple Domes (Kalasams) in the 2nd corridor of the temple.
After this, the Sivachariyars carried the sacred pots and special Abhishekas were performed in the 1st Corridor of the temple for the festival deities of Lord Arunachaleeswarar, His Consort Sri Unnamulaiyamman, and Lord Ganapathy, and Lord Muruga with His Consort Valli and Deivanai.
Sani Pradosam
Sani Pradhosham occasion was held at the Thiruvannamalai Temple as done conventionally. Special Abhishegam and Pooja were performed for Nandi. Below are photographs of the same. Take a look:
Itinerary on 12th March – Lord Annamalaiyar Temple
12/3/2017 night – Magudabhishekham and special Abhishekham for Periya Nayakar, Special decoration, Deeparadhanai,
Lord Arunachaleeswar goes to Pallikondapattu to perform thithi (annual penance for 1 day) in memory f the departed soul of his late father.
Lord Arunachaleeswarar takes bath in Naganadhi after performing thithi.
Lord Arunachaleeswarar returns to Thiruvannamalai, reaches the 2nd corridor and performs special Abhishekham on behalf of the Vanniyar community. Here is the event photos.
The special religious event in Lord Annamalaiyar temple in the Tamil month of Masi
The day when the star Makam falls in the Tamil calendar month Masi is considered a very sacred day and celebrated as Masi Makam all over the temples in Tamil Nadu.
It is especially more fervently celebrated in the famous temple of Lord Annamalaiyar in Thiruvannamalai.
Traditionally, the occasion of Masi Makam is known for a special religious event – on this day, Lord Annamalaiyar performs the thithi (annual penance and performing certain religious rites for a day in memory of the soul of the departed) for his father.
The deity of Lord Shri Annamalaiyar is taken to the place known as Pallikondappattu where the thithi will be performed for the father. The sacred event of Therthavari is performed in Naganathi. Here is the event photos.
Girivalam at Thiruvannamalai
Thiruvoodal and Maruvoodal at Thiruvannamalai
