Pournami Girivalam at Sri Arunachaleswarar temple banned on January 28 & 29

With gradual relaxations being announced after each subsequent reviews of the coronavirus pandemic status reviews, the 1st Full Moon Day of the New Year 2021 is set to occur tomorrow (Thursday, 28th January) commencing early morning 2.00 AM and conclude at 2.00 AM on Friday (29th January).

The devotees were quite eagerly expectant that the ban on undertaking ‘Girivalam’ will be withdrawn and they would be permitted to undertake Girivalam on the New Year!

Actually, this is the 10th continuous month with the ban on undertaking Girivalam.

Theerthavaari performed at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple!

As the traditional ‘Manalurppettai Aatru Thirvizha’ (annual festival known as Manalurppettai River Festival) was cancelled at the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple, ‘Theerthavaari’ was performed in the temple itself n 18th January, Monday.

Punyakala Theerthavari event photos

Punyakala Theerthavar event at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Thiruvoodal Urchavam

Thiruvoodal Urchavam at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Uthrayana Punniya Kaala Ursavam – Day 7

Uthrayana Punniya Kaala Ursavam at Thiruvannamalayar Temple