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Friday, August 26, 2016

Sathyanatha Swamy Temple, Thirukalimedu – Worship Practices & Festivals

Sathyanatha Swamy Temple, Thirukalimedu – Worship Practices & Festivals

Worship Practices:

The temple priests perform the puja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed two times a day; Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m and Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m. Each ritual comprises four steps: Abhishekam (sacred bath), Alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food offering) & deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Sathyanatheswarar and Brahmarambigai.

Festivals:

Margazhi Thiruvadhirai during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December – January), Aippasi Annabishekam during Aippasi (October – November) and Maha Shivarathri during Masi (February – March) are the three festivals celebrated in the temple. There are weekly rituals like Somavaram (Monday) and Sukravaram (Friday), fortnightly rituals like Pradosham and monthly festivals like Amavasai (new moon day), Kiruthigai, Pournami (full moon day) and sathurthi. During Wednesdays, devotees take a holy dip in the temple tank located outside the temple and worship Shiva with green pulse, which is considered a sacred aspect for Budha (Venus).