Showing posts with label 2015 arunachala karthigai deepam festival. Show all posts
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20 November 2015

Aarti of the Panchamoorthies


To view interactive maps of the various Prakarams of Arunachaleswarar Temple, visit my Website Arunachala Samudra at this link here

In the meantime below is a Map of the Third Prakaram of the Temple to show the sequence in which Aarti is performed to the Panchamoorthies inside Arunachaleswarar Temple before they begin their circumambulation of the mada veedhis (perimeter streets) around the Big Temple. 

In the below map from my Website, the sequence of the five aartis is indicated by the numbering 1 to 5. 


Map showing the 5 Aartis during Deepam Processions



1. The beginning spot is at the back plinth in the Kalayana Mandapam. First Aarti. 

2. The Panchamoorthies are then carried out of the front entrance of the Kalyana Mandapam, go left in the corridor between the outside of the Mandapam and the Shiva Sannidhi. Second Aarti. 

3. At the end of the corridor, the procession turns right and the aarti is then performed in front of the Gods as they are facing the Hill (near the Arunagiri Mandapam). Third Aarti. 

4. Continuing clockwise the procession passes the Shrine to the Goddess on its left until it reaches the Yagasala Mandapam. Where the fourth aarti is performed. Fourth Aarti. 

5. After the fourth aarti, the Panchamoorthies are then carried out through the various Prakarams and exit Arunachaleswarar Temple through the Thittivasal Gate. Inside the Alankaram Mandapam the Gods are decorated and put on their respective Vahanas. Afterwhich they receive their 5th Aarti. Fifth Aarti. 

Thereupon the Panchamoorthies on their vahanas are pulled by tractor (except in the case of the Maha Radham i.e. giant wooden chariot which is pulled with chains by devotees . . . gents on the left and ladies at the right) around the perimeter streets of Arunachaleswarar Temple. 


18 November 2015

2015 Deepam Festival. Day Two—Night: Indira Vahanam


The Vahanam of Lord Arunachaleswar on the Night of Day Two of the 2015 Arunachala Karthigai Deepam Fesitval is that of Lord Indra (King of the Gods and ruler of the heavens). 

Lord Indra is the God of thunder and rain and a great warrior, a symbol of courage and strength. He wields a lightning thunderbolt known as the vajra, rides on a white elephant known as Airavata and also has a golden chariot drawn by ten thousand horses. 


Aarti in Mandapam

Circumambulation inside Temple

Although formidable in the guise of the imposing figure of a thunderbolt-wielding Indra, he is generally benevolent, generous to his worshippers and guaranteeing peace and prosperity while delivering beneficial rainstorms to end droughts. He can also be called upon in times of war to give support with his divine weapons and favourable intervention. 


The Panchamoorties (Five Gods) giving Darshan

Lord Indira Chariot—Vahanam for Lord Arunachaleswarar

At Arunachala this God has a special significance as he associated with the Asta Lingam with the cardinal direction of east. The Indra lingam is dominated by the Navagrahas, Lord Surya and Lord Shukra (Venus). Devotees are blessed with long life and prosperity on worshipping the Indra lingam. 


Lord Arunachaleswarar on Indira Vahanam

8 November 2015

2015 Karthigai Deepam Arunachala Programme


Below is the programme for the 2015 Karthigai Deepam which will be celebrated at Arunachaleswarar Temple. The dates for the 2015 Festival are Friday, November 13, 2015 to Sunday, November 29, 2015. 

The date for Bharani and Mahadeepam is Wednesday, November 25, 2015. 



Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Tirukovil Tiruvannamalai
Thirukarthigai Deepam Festival 2015



13 November, 2015 
Friday Night: Durgai Amman Urchavam 

14 November, 2015 
Saturday Night: Pidari Amman Urchavam 

15 November, 2015 
Sunday Night: Vinayaka Urchavam 


Right Click Programme for Full Enlargement

16 November, 2015 
Monday Morning (early): Flag Hoisting 
Morning (late): Panchamoorthy Silver Vimana procession 
Night: Athigara Nandi Vahana 

17 November, 2015 
Tuesday Morning: Chandrasekhara in Surya Perai Vahanam 
Night: Indira Vehanam 

18 November, 2015 
Wednesday Morning: Chandrasekhara in Bootha Vahanam 
Night: Shima Vahanam 

19 November, 2015 
Thursday Morning: Chandrasekhara in Naga Vahanam 
Night: Kamadhenu and Virikpaksha 

20 November, 2015 
Friday Morning: Chandrasekhara in Rishabam 
Night: Big Silver Rishabam 

21 November, 2015 
Saturday Morning: Elephant with 63 Nayanars 
Night: Silver chariot 

22 November, 2015 
Sunday: Maharadham 23 November, 

23 November, 2015 
Monday Morning: Chandrasekhara on Horse 
Evening: Pichandavar 
Late Night: Big Horse 

24 November, 2015 
Tuesday Morning: Chandrasekhara on Purusha Meruga Vahanam 
Night: Kailasha (Ravana) Vahanam 



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25 November, 2015
Wednesday Morning: Bharani Deepam 4 a.m.
Evening: Maha Deepam 6 p.m.


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26 November, 2015 
Thursday Morning: Gods Arunachala Girivalam 
Evening: Theepal Chandrasekhara 

27 November, 2015 
Friday Night: Parashakti Theepal 

28 November, 2015 
Saturday Night: Subrahmanian Theepal 

29 November, 2015 
Sunday Night: Chandikashwara