Deepam 2016 – Amman theppal
Deepam 2016 – Amman theppal at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Deepam 2016 – Swamy Girivalam
Deepam 2016 – Swamy girivalam at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Full Moon Pradosham today (10th March) special pooja in Thiruvannamalai temple
Today (10th March, Friday) is a full moon day in the Tamil Calendar month of Masi. Today is a Pradosham day as well.
Pradosham is a bimonthly occasion on the thirteenth day of every fortnight in Hindu calendar. It is closely connected with the worship of Hindu god Shiva. The auspicious 3 hour period, 1.5 hours before and after the sunset is one of the optimum time for worship of Lord Shiva.
The fast or vow performed during the period is called Pradosha Viratam. A devotee should wear rudraksha, Vibhuti and worship Lord Shiva by Abhisheka, Sandal paste, Vilva leaves, Fragrance, Deepa & Naivedyam (Food offerings).
Pradosham is performed regularly in all temples of Lord Shiva when Trayodashi Tithi falls between 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM. It has been a tradition for a very long time in the Hindu religious tradition.
On this sacred occasion, special Deeparadhana will be performed for all the 5 Nandhis (The Sacred Bull-Lord Shiva’s main carriage) from 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM. The 5 Nandhis are – 5th Corridor, Periya Nandhi, 4th Corridor, China Nandhi, 3rd Corridor, Kodimaram Nandhi, 2nd Corridor, Saravilakku Nandhi, and Artha Mandapa Nandhi.
It is considered to be auspicious to take a Pradakshan (doing the sacred round) of the nandhi.
As per the Hindu itinerary, Lord Annamalaiyar is scheduled to visit Pallikonda Pattu to perform thithi for his father tomorrow (Saturday, 11th March).
Maha Shivratri celebrated at the Thiruvannamalai Temple
Maha Shivratri festival was celebrated grandly at Thiruvannamalai Temple. It is believed that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha.
According to sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri festival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases Lord Shiva the most. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself, when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most. Devotees observe day and night fast and give sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation.
Mahashivratri Festival is also considered to be an extremely significant festival by women. Married and unmarried women observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gaura’ – one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal husband.
Here are photographs of the event.
Pradosham
Pradosham, the bimonthly occasion was held at the Thiruvannamalai Temple following all the traditional and conventional ways. Special Abhishegam and Pooja.
Maha Shivarathiri Festival Invitation
Below are pictures you see of Maha Shivarathiri Festival Invitation of Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil, Thiruvannamalai.
Pradosham
Pradosham, the bimonthly occasion was held at the Thiruvannamalai Temple following all the traditional and conventional ways. Special Abhishegam and Pooja.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam proceedings at the famous Thiruvannamalai temple
The revered marriage of Lord Arulmigu Annamalaiyar and his consort Shri Unnamulai Amman took place in grand in a grand manner on the night of 6th February. 2017.
After the divine marriage, all the 5 main deities of the temple called Panchamurthys were taken on a procession along the temple corridor. Lord Annamalaiyar was carried on his special carriage.
During the 4th day procession of the Maha Kumbhabhishekham, Lord Vinayaka was on the carriage of Karpaka Viruksham. On this day, the deities of Lord Muruga along with his 2 Consorts Valli and Deivayanai were carried on a silver chariot.
On the 5th day, the deity of Shri Parasakthi Amman was carried on Golden Bull Rishabam.
On the 6th day of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Lord Arunachaleswara was carried on the Silver Bull (Rishabam).
On the 10th day of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, the deity of Lord Chandikeswara was carried on the silver Vimana.
All the grand events of this magnificent Maha Kumbhabhishekam were observed and cherished with devotion and fervor by thousands of devotees who had gathered there. Here are photographs of the event.
Arulmigu Annamalaiyar temple Maha Kumbabishekam photos
Lakhs of devotees witnessed the Maha Kumbabishekam held today after 15 years at Tiruvannamalai Annamalayar Temple. The temple is believed to be 1400 years old. Consecration or Kumbabishekam in Tamil is held here for once in 12 years. It was in 2002 that the previous consecration took place here and by then, the next one was planned after 15 years.
Holy waters from the Ganges, Yamuna and Kaveri rivers were brought for performing Yaga Pooja. The pooja was performed on 31st January. On 2nd February, consecrations for smaller temple towers of the temple including that of 63 Saivaite Nayanmars, the adjacent Sannadhi Amman samadhi, Navagrahams, Chitragupta, and Pidari Amman were performed.
Following this, the 12 Kala Yaga Pooja was performed at 3 am, consecration took place ffor the Rajagopuram, Ammani Amman Gopuram, Seya Gopuram and Thirumanjana Gopuram. The holy waters were taken amidst Vedic Mantras by Sivachariyars and the Maha Kumbabishekam was performed. Lakhs of devotees witnessed this event. Below are pictures of the same.
Maha Kumbabishekam performed at Tiruvannamalai Annamalayar temple today
Lakhs of devotees witnessed the Maha Kumbabishekam held today after 15 years at Tiruvannamalai Annamalayar Temple. The temple is believed to be 1400 years old. Consecration or Kumbabishekam in Tamil is held here for once in 12 years. It was in 2002 that the previous consecration took place here and by then, the next one was planned after 15 years.
Holy waters from the Ganges, Yamuna and Kaveri rivers were brought for performing Yaga Pooja. The pooja was performed on 31st January. On 2nd February, consecrations for smaller temple towers of the temple including that of 63 Saivaite Nayanmars, the adjacent Sannadhi Amman samadhi, Navagrahams, Chitragupta, and Pidari Amman were performed.
Following this, the 12 Kala Yaga Poojai was performed at 3 am, consecration took place ffor the Rajagopuram, Ammani Amman Gopuram, Seya Gopuram and Thirumanjana Gopuram. The holy waters were taken amidst Vedic Mantras by Sivachariyars and the Maha Kumbabishekam was performed. Lakhs of devotees witnessed this event.
Three Inspectors General of police, 16 Superintendents of Police and 5000 policemen were deployed for the security and they ensured complete safety and peaceful happening overall.