Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – October 16 (Starting: 08:40 PM, Oct 16 Wednesday – Ending: 04:55 PM, Oct 17 Thursday )

Maha shivaratri festival at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple

The Hindu auspicious occasion of Maha shivaratri is being celebrated at the famous Lord Arunachaleeswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai on 7th March. At 5.00 AM on 7th March, Latcharchana will be performed in the Sannidhi (Sanctum Sanctorum) of Lord Arunachaleswarar. About a lakh lamps will be lit across the interior corridors of the famous temple. Devotees […]

Theerthavari on the auspicious day of Maha Maham

On the auspicious day of Maha Maham, the idols of the temple were taken for theerthavari. Seen here are the idols of the Lord and his consort being taken out in procession towards the water body. Hundreds of devotees thronged the roads to get a glimpse of the idols. After abhishekam, the idols were immersed […]

Abhishekam Of Lord Nataraja On Maasi Maha Maham

When the nakshatra Maham falls in the Tamil month of Maasi is usually is on Pournami or full moon day. This day is extremely auspicious. This year, the day is Maha Maham and a big congregation of devotees visit temples around Tamil Nadu. Abhishekam for the Lord Nataraja was done on this auspicious day. Seen […]

Sani Pradosham At Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil

Pradosham is a bi monthly worship to Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. The Pradosham is named after the day of the week it falls on. For example, if it falls on a Monday, it is called Somapradosham, Tuesday is called Bhauma Pradosham, and so on. […]