Deepam 2016 invitation
Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Deepam 2016 invitation.
A rare occasion of girivalam occurring after a period of 68 years
As per traditional myth which has a strong belief, the mountain in the famous Thiruvannamalai temple itself is worshiped as a symbolic representation of Lord Siva.
Another traditional belief is that those who undertake girivalam (doing a pradakshan or a round of the temple around the mountain) on the Full Moon Day (called as Pornami in Tamil or Poornima) will be getting the blessings of Siddhas.
Out os this, doing girivalam on this Tamil calendar month’s Full Moon Day is considered as special as it would help the devotees doing girivalam to get the blessings of Siddhas. Occurring after a long gap of 68 years, the full moon can be seen in fuller brightness astronomically leading to the belief that the full moon on this day is the most powerful.
The auspicious time for undertaking girivalam on this special occasion has been recommended to be from 10.00 PM on 13th November (Sunday) to 7.08 PM on 14th November (Monday).
NASA’s Announcement of Big Moon
When the moon reaches the nearest point to the earth during its orbit, it would appear larger than normal. This phenomenon occurred last on 26th January in the year 1948 when the Full Moon touched the nearest point towards earth on a Full Moon Day.
After this, a similar occurrence of the Full Moon touching the nearest point towards the earth occurs on 14th November this year, 2016. As the Full Moon is at the nearest point towards earth, it will appear larger and brighter than normal.
During the night on 13th November, the Full Moon can be observed at its largest form.
This occasion will occur again, only on 25th November in the year 2034 when the full moon touches the nearest point towards the earth.
Deepam 2016 – Maha Deepam lit on Thiruvannamalai Hill
Maha Deepam was lit on top of Thiruvannamalai Hill at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Maha karthikai deepam 2016
Maha karthikai deepam 2016, a prominent festival of the Hindus was held at Thiruvannamalai. Devotees in Tamil Nadu took part with devotion and received blessings. Lakhs of devotees from the country and around the world took part in the festival. Here`s the latest photographs by Live Chennai.
Deepam 2016 – crowd at Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil
Deepam 2016 – crowd at Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil.
Deepam 2016 – Arthanareeswarar
Deepam 2016 – Arthanareeswarar at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Deepam 2016 – Mahadeepam panchamoorthikal alangaram
Deepam 2016 – Mahadeepam panchamoorthikal alangaram at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Deepam 2016 – Arthanareeswarar tharishanam
Deepam 2016 – Arthanareeswarar tharishanam at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Karthigai Maha Deepam 2016
The Thiruvannamalai temple holds immense popularity for the Karthigai Deepam festival that began in the early hours today. The barani deepam was lighted inside the temple premises. Nearly 20 lakh devotees are awaited at the Thiruvannamalai to find the Maha Deepam that is lit on top of Thiruvannamalai Hill
When seen at 6pm today, the lighted Deepam will look as though it is an agni that is a god’s blessing. This will look like it comes from the sky.
Deepam 2016 – Day 9 – Purusha miruga vaganam
Deepam 2016 – Day 9 – Purusha miruga vaganam at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
