Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Amavasai Pradosham
Amavasai Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event.
Om Aunachaleswarar Temple – Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam 2023 – 10th Day celebrations
On the 10th day of the Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam festival, held at the famous Tiruvannamalai temple in Tamil Nadu, the deities of Lord Periyanakar and His Consort Parasakthi Amman were taken to the Rudraksha Mandapam located near the Periya Nandhi in the 5th Corridor of the temple. The Theertha vari, a holy water ritual, was performed . Following this, the deities were taken for a procession within the temple complex in the 5th Corridor.
Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple Witnesses Massive Turnout of Devotees for Chitra Pournami Girivalam!
Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple, one of the most popular temples in Tamil Nadu, is currently witnessing a grand celebration of the Chitrai Vasant Utsava. The festival, which began on May 1st, is celebrated every year during the Tamil month of Chitrai.
On May 5th, the occasion of Chitra Poornami, thousands of devotees gathered at the temple to participate in the Girivalam, which is a ritualistic circumambulation of the holy hill of Annamalai. The Girivalam is considered to be a sacred practice that brings blessings and good fortune to the devotees.
Devotees walked around the Annamalai hill, which is about 14 kilometers long, chanting hymns and offering prayers to Lord Annamalaiyar. Despite the hot weather, the devotees participated in the Girivalam with great enthusiasm and devotion. The temple authorities had made elaborate arrangements for the devotees, including setting up drinking water and food stalls along the way.
The Chitrai Vasant Utsava and the Girivalam at the Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple have been a huge success, with thousands of devotees participating in the festival with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Om Arunachalashwarar Temple Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam Festival 2023: Day 9
At the Tiruvannamalai Arunasalesuvarar temple, the Chitrai Vasant Utsavam was held in pouring rain on May 3rd, 2023. On the ninth day, a puppet flower throwing ceremony was held in front of the Mahi tree. Despite the heavy rain, devotees performed darshan of Sami.
Om Arunachalashwarar Temple Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam Festival 2023: Day 8
On the 8th day of the ongoing ‘Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam’ (Spring festival falling in the Tamil Calendar month of Chithirai), on Tuesday, 02th May, ‘The Doll Flowers Shower’ ceremony (when doll flowers are sprayed on the main deities with special poojas) was performed in the night and ‘Olivu Utsavam’ (the mythical event of Lord Siva searching for the God of Love, ‘Manmadha’) was also performed!
Arulmigu Arunachlaeswarar Thirukoil – Vasantha Utsavam Day 5
On the 5th Day of the Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam (Spring festival in the Tamil Calendar month of Chithirai) on Sunday, 30st April, the deity of the Lord Periyanayakar was taken in a procession to the 3rd corridor of the temple and the 1st event of ‘Olivu’ – as per the Puranas (mythological epics), Lord Siva being in a search of the God of Love, known as Manmadha – was performed.
Ideal timing for undertaking Girivalam at Tiruvannamalai on Chithirai month
The Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai has announced the optimal time to visit Girivalam during the full moon of the Chithirai month.
This month, the Chitra Pournami Tithi in Chitra begins at 11:59 PM on May 4th and ends at 11:33 PM on May 5th. The temple administration has announced that the full moon is the best time to visit Girivalam during this period.
Arulmigu Arunachlaeswarar Thirukoil – Vasantha Utsavam Day 3
Tiruvannamalai Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple Chithirai Spring Festival Third Day 27.04.2023 Thursday Utsava Murthy Paneer Mandapam Awakening A Toy Flower Sprinkle ceremony was held
Arulmigu Arunachlaeswarar Thirukoil – Vasantha Utsavam Day 2
Thiruvannamalai Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, The second day of the Chithirai Vasantha festival was held at the Panneer Mandapam near Sthala Virutcham.
