Since summer has started, Buttermilk is being distributed to the devotees of Annamalaiyar Temple starting today. The Associate Commissioner V. Kumaresan inaugurated the distribution at the temple’s third prakaram Deepa Darshan Mandapam earlier today
On Sunday morning, the 12th of February 2023, the Kumbabhishekam of the Somasipadi Arulmiku Balasubramaniyar temple took place in the third prakaram yagashala of the temple complex. The Kumbabhishekam was carried out by the people of Nattukottai Nagrathar.
During the ceremony, the temple’s shrines, including the Rajagopuram Vimana, were consecrated, and devotees were able to visit them. The atmosphere was festive and joyous, with the temple complex adorned with beautiful decorations, including flowers and lights.
The Kumbabhishekam is the culmination of months of renovation and restoration work that had been taking place at the temple.
The Temple administration of Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple has announced the ideal time undertake Girivalam (going round the Thiruvannamalai Mountain by foot and then go for Darshan of Lord Sri Arunchaleswarar) on the auspicious occasion of the Full Moon Day (Poornima or Pournami) when the star of Poosam in the Tamil calendar of Thai!
As per the temple administration, the Full Moon Day commences at 10.42 PM tomorrow (Saturday, 4th February) and concludes at Midnight 12.48 AM) on Sunday, 5th February)and it is best to undertake Girivalam during this period!
