Mahasivarathri festivities/rituals at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple!
On the sacred occasion of the Maha Sivarathri, a recital performance of Nadaswaram-Thavil for the entire day for 24 hours was organised on behalf of the ‘Thavil Isai Association’.
A special music performance was organised for ‘WORLD PEACE” for the 39th Music Festival at the ‘Alankara Mandapam’ located in front of the Lord Annamalaiyar Main Temp-le Tower.
Music recitals by the musical group under Kalaimaamani T R Pichandi were performed presided by the Lord Annamalaiyar Temple Thakkar, Joint Commissioner Gnanasekhar.
Several hundreds of audience, including the Music Artists, the temple staff and officers, and the devotees attended this programme.
NO Girivalam allowed on the Pournami day, 26th February
The news that has come out now is that the district collector had mentioned that the pournami girivalam at om arunachala temple in Thiruvannamalai would be banned from 3:49 pm in the evening on 26th February 2021 to 2:42 in the evening on 27th February 2021. The reason for that was because of the Covid-19 control measures to control the spread of the pandemic.
Prathosam Photos – February 2021
Arulmigu Arunacahleswarar Thirukovil Pournami Prathosam Gallery
‘Rathasapthami’ – Theerthavari performed at Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple!
On the sacred occasion of ‘Ratahsapathami’ which fell on the English Calendar date 18th February (Thursday), the deity of Lord Chandrasekharar was taken to the Dhanakotipuram agricultural land to have the survey of the harvest performed there. Subsequently, ‘Theerthavari’ was performed on the idol of the Lord Chandrasekharar at the Kalasapakkam Seyyaru.
Special Abhishekhams performed on New Moon Pradosham Day
Special Abhishekhams performed on New Moon Pradosham Day at Annamalaiyar temple in Thiruvannamalai!
Pournami Girivalam at Sri Arunachaleswarar temple banned on January 28 & 29
With gradual relaxations being announced after each subsequent reviews of the coronavirus pandemic status reviews, the 1st Full Moon Day of the New Year 2021 is set to occur tomorrow (Thursday, 28th January) commencing early morning 2.00 AM and conclude at 2.00 AM on Friday (29th January).
The devotees were quite eagerly expectant that the ban on undertaking ‘Girivalam’ will be withdrawn and they would be permitted to undertake Girivalam on the New Year!
Actually, this is the 10th continuous month with the ban on undertaking Girivalam.
Theerthavaari performed at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple!
As the traditional ‘Manalurppettai Aatru Thirvizha’ (annual festival known as Manalurppettai River Festival) was cancelled at the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple, ‘Theerthavaari’ was performed in the temple itself n 18th January, Monday.
Punyakala Theerthavari event photos
Punyakala Theerthavar event at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
Thiruvoodal Urchavam
Thiruvoodal Urchavam at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
