Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple: Today (25.04.2023) is the first day of the ‘Spring Festival’ – ‘Vasantha Vizha’ – celebrations. The deity of the Utsavar Lord Somasundarar was carried to the the third corridor and the event of the deity being showered with artificial flowers was performed with crowds of devotees
At the famous Thiruvannamalai Temple Om Arunachaleshwara at the inaugural event of raiding the pandhal pillars for the celebration of ‘Vasantha Vizha’ (Spring Festival) was performed today – (24.04.2023) in spite of heat rains!!!
The district administration has taken several measures to manage the expected crowd, such as increasing the number of buses and trains to Thiruvannamalai, setting up temporary shelters, and deploying additional police personnel. The officials have also urged the devotees to follow COVID-19 protocols, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
For followers of Lord Shiva, Chitra Poornami is a significant event, and the Annamalaiyar temple is one of the most revered Shiva temples in the nation. The event is observed with tremendous fervour, and worshippers undertake rituals and give prayers to ask Lord Shiva’s blessings.
The district administration has taken several measures to manage the expected crowd, such as increasing the number of buses and trains to Thiruvannamalai, setting up temporary shelters, and deploying additional police personnel.
On the eve of the Tamil New Year, a wonderful spectacle occurred as sunlight fell on the Thiru Ner Annamalaiyar shrine located along the Tiruvannamalai Grivalam route. A large number of devotees attended and had darshan of the deity.
In a grand celebration of Tamil New Year, a new Panchangam was read at the historic Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple. The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most revered places of worship in Tamil Nadu.
The event was marked by the parading of Swami Mata Street in a magnificent golden chariot. The street, which is named after a revered saint, was attended by a large number of devotees who had come from all over the state to witness the grand spectacle.
As part of the Panguni Uthra festival, the holy Parasakthi Amman Kubera temple has departed for the big temple. The departure ceremony was held on Tuesday amidst a festive atmosphere in Thiruvannamalai. The temple procession, which included beautifully decorated chariots and musical bands, was accompanied by a large number of devotees who thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of the deity.
