Karthigai Maha Deepam 2020 : Maha Deepam lit on the mountain peak in Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar temple

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The sacred Maha Deepam was lit at 6 PM (on Sunday, 29th November 2020) at the mountain peak as the climax part of the grand Karthigai Deepam festival in progress at the Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple. During the evening, the adorned deities of the ‘Panchamurthys’ were carried on palanquins and placed in the Mandapam. At 5.59 PM, the deity of Ardhanareeswarar was taken out. Subsequently, ‘Aganda Deepam’ was lit in the Tiruvannamalai temple complex.
At the same time, ‘Maha Deepam’ was lighted on top of the mountain on the ‘copra’ (oil pot) kept ready filled with ghee.
Even as the Maha Deepam was lit, the swarm of devotees collected both inside and outside the temple complex rendered the sky with the devoted chanting of  “Annamalaikku Arohara”with the ecstasy of devotion.
 
‘Annamalaiyarukku.. arohara!! Unnamulai Ammanukku.. Arohara!!’
‘Annamalaiyarukku.. arohara!! Unnamulai Ammanukku.. Arohara!!’
‘Annamalaiyarukku.. arohara!! Unnamulai Ammanukku.. Arohara!!’

Maha Sivarathri festival in Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple!

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On the sacred day of Maha Sivarathri, ‘Lakshaarachanai’ Maha Abhishekham was performed on the main deity of the temple of Lord Annamalaiyar with His Consort Goddess Unnamulai on Friday, 21st February.

Special Abhishekham was performed on the deity of Lord Lingothhavar situated in the 2nd Corridor of the temple at 11.30 PM on Friday, 21st February.

The deity was adorned with lavender (Thaazhampoo) and a special Deepaaradhanai was performed from 11.30 PM.

6 Important Features of Kasi Sivarathri

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The old literary classics inform that following above 6 activities must be observed while performing the special prayer on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri to be offered to Lord Siva either from the residence or at a temple!
  • Performing Abhishekh on Siva linga – This signifies the purification of the soul.
  • Applying kumkum (a special item made using turmeric for applying on the forehead) – this will lead to adopting good manners and good benefits.
  • Offering items to the Lord Siva – It will give a longer life. It will also fulfil one’s wishes!
  • Lighting the lamp – Will bring wealth!
  • Lighting Diya – an earthenware lamp with oil and wick lighted at one end) – Signifies attaining wisdom or ‘gnana’.
  • Offering betel leaf – It will offer contentment on worldly pleasures.
Significant information bits (literature-related to Lord Siva):
  • Periya puranam is also known as ‘Thirutthondar puranam’.
  • Sekkizhar is the poet who compiled the classic ‘Thiruvilaiyadal puranam’
  • ‘Meikandathevar’ is the author of the literary classic work ‘Sivagnanabhodham’
  • The Rishi Paranjothi wrote the classic ‘Thiruvilaiyadal puranam’.

250 special buses to operate on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri!

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A notification released by the Tamil Nadu Express Transport Corporation Managing Director Muthukrishnan:
‘On the occasion of the sacred Maha Sivarathri festival falling on 21st February, on behalf of TNTC (Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation) – Villupuram, 250 special buses will be operated in the sections:
  • Villupuram – Melmalaiyanur
  • Chennai – Thiruvannamalai
  • Chennai – Kalahasthi
  • Gudiyatham- Mohili
From 21st February to 22nd February for the public to avail this. So, the public is requested to avail this opportunity!

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2018 – Day 10

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Karthigai Deepam Festival 10th day event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.