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.
Arulmigu Arunacahleswarar Thirukovil Pournami Prathosam Gallery
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 at Annamalaiyar temple in Thiruvannamalai!
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The devotees were quite eagerly expectant that the ban on undertaking ‘Girivalam’ will be withdrawn and they would be permitted to undertake Girivalam on the New Year!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.
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 Theerthavar event at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
Thiruvoodal Urchavam at Thiruvannamalai Temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
Uthrayana Punniya Kaala Ursavam at Thiruvannamalayar Temple
