பவுர்ணமியை முன்னிட்டு கிரிவலம் செல்ல பக்தர்களுக்கு தடை: திருவண்ணாமலை ஆட்சியர் உத்தரவு
திருவண்ணாமலையில் பவுர்ணமியை முன்னிட்டு கிரிவலம் செல்ல பக்தர்களுக்கு தடை திருவண்ணாமலை ஆட்சியர் உத்தரவு கொரோனா பரவலை தடுக்க நடவடிக்கை
Special ‘108 Sangabhishekham’ performed at Thiruvannamalai temple!
On behalf of the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple administration, a special prayer for the well-being of the people all over the world, on the day of ‘Ashtami’ today (Wednesday, 1st March), ‘108 Sangabhishkham’ (an offering of conches showered on the deity) on the deity of the Lord Kalabhairavar in His Sanctum Sanctorum.
Special Abhishekham and Deeparadhanai for Lord Nataraja
8th March: Special Abhishekham and Deeparadhanai for Lord Nataraja and His Consort at Thiruvannamalai temple!
On Sunday, 8th March, a special Abhishekham and Deeparadhanai was performed on the deities of Lord Natarajar and His Consort Goddess Sivakamasundari situated in the 2nd Corridor of the temple of L0ord Annamalaiyarwith His Consort Goddess Unnamulaiyamman at Tritvannamalai.
Sani Pradosham at Lord Arunachaleswarar temple – Thiruvannamalai – 21st March!
On 21st March, the day on which New Moon Day occurred in the Tamil calendar month of Panguni, it was the occasion of ‘Sani Pradosham’ which was performed in the Lord Arunachaleswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai.
‘Pradosham’ observed on 7th March Saturday at Thiruvannamalai temple!
‘Pradosham’ observed on 7th March Saturday at Thiruvannamalai temple!
The day of Pradosham on Saturday, 7th March was observed in the Lord Arunachaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai when devotees had Darshana of Lord Annamaliayar along with his Consort Goddess Sri Unnamalai Amman.
Special Abhishekham and Deeparadhanai was performed for the ‘Periya Nandhi’ (The statue of the larger bull) located at the 5th Corridor of the temple.
Maha Sivarathri festival in Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple!
On the sacred day of Maha Sivarathri, ‘Lakshaarachanai’ Maha Abhishekham was performed on the main deity of the temple of Lord Annamalaiyar with His Consort Goddess Unnamulai on Friday, 21st February.
Special Abhishekham was performed on the deity of Lord Lingothhavar situated in the 2nd Corridor of the temple at 11.30 PM on Friday, 21st February.
The deity was adorned with lavender (Thaazhampoo) and a special Deepaaradhanai was performed from 11.30 PM.
6 Important Features of Kasi Sivarathri
The old literary classics inform that following above 6 activities must be observed while performing the special prayer on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri to be offered to Lord Siva either from the residence or at a temple!
- Performing Abhishekh on Siva linga – This signifies the purification of the soul.
- Applying kumkum (a special item made using turmeric for applying on the forehead) – this will lead to adopting good manners and good benefits.
- Offering items to the Lord Siva – It will give a longer life. It will also fulfil one’s wishes!
- Lighting the lamp – Will bring wealth!
- Lighting Diya – an earthenware lamp with oil and wick lighted at one end) – Signifies attaining wisdom or ‘gnana’.
- Offering betel leaf – It will offer contentment on worldly pleasures.
Significant information bits (literature-related to Lord Siva):
- Periya puranam is also known as ‘Thirutthondar puranam’.
- Sekkizhar is the poet who compiled the classic ‘Thiruvilaiyadal puranam’
- ‘Meikandathevar’ is the author of the literary classic work ‘Sivagnanabhodham’
- The Rishi Paranjothi wrote the classic ‘Thiruvilaiyadal puranam’.
250 special buses to operate on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri!
A notification released by the Tamil Nadu Express Transport Corporation Managing Director Muthukrishnan:
‘On the occasion of the sacred Maha Sivarathri festival falling on 21st February, on behalf of TNTC (Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation) – Villupuram, 250 special buses will be operated in the sections:
- Villupuram – Melmalaiyanur
- Chennai – Thiruvannamalai
- Chennai – Kalahasthi
- Gudiyatham- Mohili
From 21st February to 22nd February for the public to avail this. So, the public is requested to avail this opportunity!
Maha Shivaratri invitation For Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai
Maha Shivaratri invitation of the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.
