Thai Poosam Theerthavari
The Thai Poosam Theerthavari was performed on Sunday. The ritual took place in Agni Theertham, which is just off National Highway 66. The Theertham is connected to the Agni Lingam but is located some distance from it. Seen here are pictures of the ritual. The Gods were brought to Agni Theertham, where the Theerthvari was […]
Girivalam at Thiruvannamalai
The temple of Sri Arunachaleswarar in Thiruvannamalai is one of the most ancient temples in Tamil Nadu. It is believed to be about a 1000 years old. It has been a regular place of worship for popular Nayanmar saints such as Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar and Arunagirinathar. The temple is a home for the Agni […]
Thiruvoodal and Maruvoodal at Thiruvannamalai
The Thiruvoodal festival falls at the time of Pongal. It is a lovers tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar is the mediator between them during the argument. During this festival, the Lord and Ambal are taken around the temple in the early hours of the morning. Maruvoodal is the […]
Utharayana Pooja performed at the Thamarai Kulam in Thiruvannamalai
Pongal marks the beginning of Utharayana or the Sun`s movement towards the North for six months. This period is considered very auspicious and many important events are scheduled during it. To celebrate this, people are asked to remember to leave behind their old ways and embrace new and better ways in relationships, finance and health. […]
Thiruvoodal festival at Thiruvannamalai
The Thiruvoodal festival was celebrated in Thiruvannamalai. The festival is about a lover`s tiff between the Lord and his consort Ambal. The Nayanmar Saint Sambandhar mediates between the couple. It is during this time that the poem Thirukkutraala Voodal was sung by the two, mocking each other. On this day, Abhishekam is performed early and […]
Uthrayana puniya kala bramorshavam swamy veethi ula
Uthrayana puniya kala bramorshavam swamy veethi ula pictures are here for you. The idol is carried in a chariot with brilliant decorations done on it. Decorative jewels and costumes are worn to the deity and carried by wholehearted devotees.