Deepam 2016 – Day 3 night – Panchamurthis coming on Anna vahanam
The third consecutive night of the Karthigai Deepam celebrations was held at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Here are photographs of the event.
Maha kumbhabhishekam
Maha kumbhabhishekam pooja was held at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Sacred cleansing of the temple of Lord Annamalaiar and his Consort Abitha Kujalambal
Works to cleans the sacred shrine of Lord Annamalayar and his consort Abitha Kujalambal are done. The temple looks glistering with special domes (Kalasaa in Tamil) mounted above temple tower fetching an overall pleasing feel to look at.
Even the Yagasala where all special occasions are conducted is spick and span and the entire temple is clean and shining.
Special Abhishekham on Durgai Amman and procession
On the sacred occasion of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam Festival at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord (His Kindness) Arunachaleeswara temple, a special abhishekham was performed for Sri Durgai Amman today, the 27th January, Friday.
After the special abhishekham gets over, the deity of Sri Durgai Amman will be taken on a special procession on Silver Indira Vimanam across the temple corridor and city streets.
Amavasai Prathosam
Amavasai Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event.
Thiruvoodal and maruvoodal
Arunachaleswarar Theerthavari after Thiruvoodal and Maruvoodal at Thenpennai River in Manalurpettai, Villupuram district.
Maruvoodal at Thiruvannamalai
At the revered Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswrar Thirukovil in Thiruvannamalai, the auspicious Maruvoodal event took place in a grand manner. Here are pictures showing the same.
Nandhi Alangaram
Take a look at Nandhi Alangaram made for the idol at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai. Poised flower mala and Vada Mala embellish the deity, greatly elevating the fervor.
Utharayana Punniya Kala Brahamotsavam
Utharayana Punniyakala Brahmotsavam is among the conspicuous festivals in the Thiruvannamalai Temple. The festival was celebrated on 14th January 2017.
The festival was wrapped up by performing Theerthavari on the deity of Lord Chandrasekhara Swami in the Thamarai Kulakkarai Theerthavari Mandapam (theerthavari mandapam at the banks of lotus pond) present towards south of the main temple.
Arudra darshan festival in Tiruvannamalai
On the occasion of Arudra Darshanam, Panchamritham Abhishekam was performed for the idols of Lord Nataraja and Sivagami Ambal. Take a glimpse of the Abhisekam in pictures below.
