Deepam 2015 – Maha Ratham
June 1, 2017, 06:36 274 views
Deepam 2015 – Day 6 night – Velli Ratham
June 1, 2017, 06:35 291 views
Grand Mahabhishekha Theerthotsava Vaibhavam at Thiruvannamlai Temple
June 1, 2017, 06:32 140 viewsAt the famous Lord Arunachaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai on the auspicious occasion pof Chandrodaya Punya Kaalam, a gramd festival of Mahabhishekha Theerthotsava festival even is being celebrated.
The details are as under:
Date: Tamil Month Thai – day 24 – English : 7th February
Time 01.00 AM
Event: Periya Nayakar Maha Abhishekham
Date: Tamil Month Thai – Day 25 – English – 8th February
Time 5.00 AM
Event: Maha Deeparadhanai
Date Tamail Month Thai – Day 25 – English – 8th February.
Time – 6.00 AM
Event – Theerthavaari at Ayyankulam
Consecration ceremony at Durgai Temple
June 1, 2017, 06:31 159 viewsThe place looks dense and packed with people thronging in to have a view of Durgai Amman’s supremacy with the consecration done on the awe-inspiring lord.
Durgai also called as the Devi or Shakthi is an invincible lord is worshiped as the true cause for creation, preservation and annihilation of the universe. There are a few traditions that claim Durgai and Parvathi to be the same.
During the consecration ceremony at the Durgai temple, devotees step on to the temple’s tower with full fervor and devotion. Their belief of a confident and peaceful life is seen from their energy-filled faces.
Thai Poosam Theerthavari
June 1, 2017, 06:30 188 viewsThe Thai Poosam Theerthavari was performed on Sunday. The ritual took place in Agni Theertham, which is just off National Highway 66. The Theertham is connected to the Agni Lingam but is located some distance from it.
Seen here are pictures of the ritual. The Gods were brought to Agni Theertham, where the Theerthvari was performed. The big priests performed the worship.
Girivalam at Thiruvannamalai
June 1, 2017, 06:28 995 viewsThe temple of Sri Arunachaleswarar in Thiruvannamalai is one of the most ancient temples in Tamil Nadu. It is believed to be about a 1000 years old. It has been a regular place of worship for popular Nayanmar saints such as Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar and Arunagirinathar.
The temple is a home for the Agni Lingam. Here, the Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Lingam and in the form of fire as one of the five elements of the universe. The temple is situated in Thiruvannamalai. Thiru means holy, Anna means powerful and Malai means hills. Devotees take Girivalam every month. Giri in Tamil means Hill and Valam means going, or coming, around. Circumambulating the hill is called Girivalam.
One round of the hill is 14 kms. Every full moon day, lakhs of devotees walk around it. As one walks around the hill, one can encounter the eight lingams positioned facing the eight directions. These are Indralingam, Agnilingam, Yamalingam, Niruthilingam, Varunalingam, Vayulingam, Kuberalingam and Esanyalingam.
While going around the hill, it is advised to do so barefooted. Devotees look upward towards the top of the hill during their journey, chanting Om Arunachala. The timings for Girivalam this month are from 10.55 am on 23rd January till 10.45 am on 24 January.
Thiruvoodal and Maruvoodal at Thiruvannamalai
June 1, 2017, 06:27 438 viewsThe Thiruvoodal festival falls at the time of Pongal. It is a lovers tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar is the mediator between them during the argument.
During this festival, the Lord and Ambal are taken around the temple in the early hours of the morning. Maruvoodal is the Lord`s wish to reunite with his consort. The festival is celebrated to show that even the Celestial Couple have differences but they reunite at any cost.
Utharayana Pooja performed at the Thamarai Kulam in Thiruvannamalai
June 1, 2017, 06:25 247 viewsPongal marks the beginning of Utharayana or the Sun`s movement towards the North for six months. This period is considered very auspicious and many important events are scheduled during it. To celebrate this, people are asked to remember to leave behind their old ways and embrace new and better ways in relationships, finance and health.
The Utharayana Puniyakalam pooja is performed at the Lotus Tank or Thamarai Kulam. Seen below are photographs of the event.
Thiruvoodal festival at Thiruvannamalai
June 1, 2017, 06:23 405 viewsThe Thiruvoodal festival was celebrated in Thiruvannamalai. The festival is about a lover`s tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar mediates between the couple. It is during this time that the poem Thirukkutraala Voodal was sung by the two, mocking each other.
On this day, Abhishekam is performed early and a procession starts from the temple. The Lord and Ambal bless Nandi and head to the Thitti Vasal of the temple. This is a small entrance on the east side of the temple, next to the Raja Gopuram. As the sun rises, the procession goes around the temple three times.
Hundreds of devotees line the streets for the Darshan. They offer money and clothing to the Gods. The procession also includes Thani Amman and Sambandhar. Nandi is elaborately decorated as the occasion falls on Pongal as well.
Uthrayana puniya kala bramorshavam swamy veethi ula
June 1, 2017, 06:21 211 viewsUthrayana puniya kala bramorshavam swamy veethi ula pictures are here for you. The idol is carried in a chariot with brilliant decorations done on it. Decorative jewels and costumes are worn to the deity and carried by wholehearted devotees.
