Monday, November 13, 2017

Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi – Festivals

Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi – Festivals
The important festivals celebrated in this temple are as follows -
·        Navarathri in the Tamil month of Purattasi (Sept-Oct),
·        Maha Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar),
·        Arudra Dharisanam
·  Rohini Deepa Brahmotsavam (Car Festival) in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec).
·    During the Brahmotsavam, a lamp (called the moksha lamp) is lit on a hill opposite to the temple. This hill is called Jyothi Giri or Rathinagiri.  
·    On the day of the Rohini Nakshatram, thousands of devotees undertake Girivalam (circumambulation of the hill). This is similar to the Girivalam that takes place in Thiruvannamalai temple on full moon days (Purnima).
·        Pradosham is also observed regularly.