Famous Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam at the Lord Arunchaleswarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai

The famous and grand festival of ‘Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam’ (Spring Festival) is scheduled to be celebrated at the Lord Arunacjaleswarar temple, Thiruvannamalai from 10th April 2019 (Wednesday) (Tamil calendar month Panguni ) to 19th April (Friday) in TNew Tamil year of Vihari in the Tamil calendar month of Chithirai.

The fountain or the ‘Pandhakkl’ laying ceremony is scheduled at 4.30 PM on 0th April. During the noon session on 19th April, ‘Theerthavari’ will be performed at Ayyankula. The climax event of ‘Manmadha Dhaganam’ will be performed in the night.

Panguni Uthiram Thirukkalayanam performed in Thiruvannamalai temple

The grand festival of the famous ‘Panguni Uthiram Thirukkalyanam’ Festival was celebrated at the Lord Arunchaleswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai. On the 5th day of the festival at 12.00 Noon on 26th March, the deity of Lord Periyanayakar Somaskandhar and His Consort Parasakthi Amman were taken to the Thamarai Kulam (Lotus pond) and the ceremony of ‘Paligai viduthal’ was performed.

Subsequently, the deities of the Lord Somaskandhar and Goddess Ambal were taken to the ‘Raja Mandapam’ located on the banks of the Lotus Pond. During the evening, a special Abhishekham will be performed and the deity of the Lord will be taken on a procession.

Thiru Kalyana Utsavam (Day 1)

Thiru Kalyana Utsavam (23rd March 2019) took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

The Divine marriage of the Lord and His consort in Thiruvannamalai performed on 21st March

In a special celebration yesterday (Thursday, 21st March) night at the Thiruvannamalai temple, the deity of Goddess Sri Unnamalai Amman was taken earlier from the ‘Kumarakkoil’ and taken through the Mada Veedhis to the Deepa Darisana Mandapam located in the 3rd corridor of the temple.

The deity of Lord Arunachaleswarar was specially adorned and was brought to the holy-flag tree location. The divine exchange of garlands between the Lord Arunachaleswarar and His Consort Goddess Sri Unnamulai Amman was performed.

After the divine garland exchange, the deities Lord Arunachaleswarar and His Consort Sri Unnamulai Amman was taken to the Thirukalayana Mandapam and then the Divine Marriage was performed.

Full Moon Day Pradosham observed at Thiruvannamalai Temple

The sacred Full Moon Day (Poornima or Pournami) ‘Pradosham’ occasion in the Tamil calendar month of Panguni (18.3.2019).

On this occasion, special Abhisjekhams will be performed in the evening on the ‘Nandhis’ located in the 5 corridors of the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple.

Further, the deity of the Lord Pradosha Vinayakar will be taken in a procession on the special carriage Golden Rishabha (Gold Bull) on the 3rd corridor of the temple.

Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple Mahasivarathri celebrations

The deity of the Lord Arunachaleswarar in the Thiruvannamalai temple was specially adorned on the holy festival day of Mahasivarathri (Monday, 5th March) and taken on a procession on the special carriage of a silver bull across the 3rd corridor of the temple.

Pannirai thirumurai thiruvizha start

Pannirai thirumurai thiruvizha start at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Maham Festival in Tiruvannamalai Temple

Special Somaskandar ‘cuttikkondaperum’ anointing was performed on the deity of Lord Arunachakleswarar on 19th/20th February. Thousands of devotees attended the event with great devotion and spiritual emotions.

The 2nd Courtyard of the temple was set up with a large speaker.

The event was performed in the Pallikollapattu Gaur river.