Festival at the Lord Arunachaleswarar temple, Thiruvannamalai

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On the 8th day of the Tamil Calendar Margazhi, the festival of the Saivite Saint Manikavasagar commenced yesterday (Sunday 24th December).

The festival will be celebrated and will continue on the 10th day of Margazhi.

On the 18th day of the Tamil month Margazhi, (2nd January 2018), Arudhra festival will be celebrated.

The deity of Lord Nataraja will be placed in the Aayiramkaal Mandapam (1000 pillars building).

A special ahbhishekham will be performed for the Lord Nataraja along with His consort Goddess Sivakamasundari in the 2nd corridor.

After the special abhishekham, special ‘alankaaram’ (adornment) and Deeparadhanai will be performed on 2nd January 2018.

The black deposit collected from the divine lamps (called ‘Deepa mai’) will be applied on the deity of Lord Nataraja and later, will be distributed to the devotees.

Margazhi Thiruppavai in Tiruvannamalai temple

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With the starting of the sacred Tamil calendar month of Margazhi, the religious discourses exponent M.Srinivasavaradhan of the Thiruppavai-Thiruvembavai Special discourse programme in the Front Hall of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the diety of the temple Goddess Amman at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Amavasai Prathosam

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Amavasai Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Sandikeswarar ursavam

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Sandikeswarar ursavam took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Theppal & Girivalam events

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Theppal & girivalam events took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Parasakthi Amman theppal

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Parasakthi Amman Theppal festival was celebrated at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – 10th day events

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On the 10th and the final day of the grand Deepam festival at Thiruvannamalai, special theerthavari was performed on the deities of Panchmurthys, A special Kalasam (divine vessel) was brought from the Yaka Salai (The place where sacred penance/pooja are conducted) was brought to the Sanctum Sanctorum of the main deity Lord Arununachaleswarar and a special abhsishekham was performed.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Day 10 Night

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On account of Karthigai Deepam festival, Panchamoorthikal in Thanga meru vaganam on 10th night events took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.


Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam 2017: Maha Deepam was lit in Om Arunachaleswarar Temple

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Maha Deepam was lit in Om Arunachaleswarar Temple

The Thiruvannamalai temple holds immense popularity for the Karthigai Deepam festival that began in the early hours today. The barani deepam was lighted inside the temple premises. Nearly 20 lakh devotees are awaited at the Thiruvannamalai to find the Maha Deepam that is lit on top of Thiruvannamalai Hill.

When seen at 6.00 pm today, the lighted Deepam will look as though it is an agni that is a god’s blessing. This will look like it comes from the sky.

The foot hills here is filled with crowd of devotees all of whom are awaited to watch the Maha deepam inside the temple, on top of the hill.