Deepam 2015 – Day 1 night – Arunachaleswarar in Athikara Nandhi vaganam

Take a look at lord Arunachaleswarar on the Nandhi Vaganam. The idol is decorated with layers of colorful flowers adding glory to the divine power. The very first glimpse of the idol leaves us in awe of the magnificence of the lord!

Deepam 2015 – Day 1 – Swamy ursavam Panchamoorthikal in Indira vimanam

On the first day the Tamil month of Karthigai today, the Dwajaroghanam or hoisting of the flag ceremony was held outside the Siva Sannidhi at Annamalai.
The Panchamurthis were then taken around the Madas around the temple, after which they were placed in the Kalayan Mandapam for a Deeparadhanai. The Panchamurthis are Lord Ganesha, Lord Annamalaiyar, Goodess Unnamulaiyar, Lord Subramanya and Sri Chandikeswarar.

Deepam 2015 – Vinayagar Ursavam at Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil

Seen here is one of the Panchmoorthis Lord Ganesha taken out of the temple on the occasion of the first day of the Tamil month of Karthigai.

Deepam 2015 – Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil flag hoisting ceremony

4Crowds thronged the temple at Annamalai one the first day of Karthigai. The hosting of the flag ceremony or Dwajaroghanam took place first. Seen here are the Panchamurthis Lord Ganesha, Lord Annamalaiyar, Goodess Unnamulaiyar, Lord Subramanya and Sri Chandikeswarar.

Deepam 2015 – Goddess Pidari Amman Deepam Festival at Om Arunachaleshwarar Temple

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On the second day of the Karthigai Deepam festival, Goddess Pidari Amman was taken out for a procession. Crowds thronged the brightly lit temple.

Deepam 2015 – Goddess Durgai Amman Deepam Festival at Om Arunachaleshwarar Temple

Goddess Durgai Amman was taken on procession. Her decorated idol was placed on Kamadhenu. The Karthigai Deepam festival is now on its second day.