‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai

The Hindu  

Hundreds of devotees stood at the foothill chanting ‘Arogara’ as the ‘Mahadeepam’ was lit atop the hillock near the famous Subramaniaswamy Temple at Tirupparankundram on the occasion of ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival on Friday. The ‘Mahadeepam’ was fuelled by a copper cauldron holding more than 160 kg of ghee and five kg of camphor. Following the event, devotees witnessed the ‘Chokkapanai’ that was lit near the temple. Several lakhs of small clay lamps, ‘kilianchatti’ or ‘agal vilakku’ were placed around the Golden Lotus Tank at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.

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10-day Karthigai Deepam comes to a close; over 40 lakh people participate
1 week, 3 days ago

10-day Karthigai Deepam comes to a close; over 40 lakh people participate

The Hindu  

: The 10-day Karthigai Deepam festival of the Arunachaleswara temple came to a close on Friday with over 40 lakh people visiting the temple town to witness the lighting of the Maha Deepam at 6 p.m. on Arunachala Hill. The day began with puja followed by the lighting of Bharani Deepam at the temple around 3.30 a.m. Collector D. Bhaskara …

Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15
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Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The sacred hills of Tirumala are set to glow with divine fervour as the temple observes the ‘Karthika Deepotsavam’ on December 15. The lighting of the lamps will begin at the ‘Garbha Gruha’ and extend to prominent areas, including the Akhandam of the Sanctum Sanctorum, Kulasekhara Padi, Ramulavari Meda, Garudalwar, Dwarapalakas, all sub-shrines, Bangaru Vakili, Vendi Vakili, Dhwajasthambham, and …

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note
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Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note

The Hindu  

: The nine-day annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur has concluded on a high note. Tens of thousands of devotees lined up to take a holy dip in Padma Sarovaram on the last day of the Brahmotsavam, on the auspicious day of Panchami Tithi, on Friday morning. The pilgrim centre was caught in a wave of …

Karthika Brahmotsavams Drawing Devotees to Tiruchanoor
1 year, 1 month ago

Karthika Brahmotsavams Drawing Devotees to Tiruchanoor

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The seventh day of annual Karthika Brahmotsavams in Tiruchanoor witnessed Goddess Padmavathi Devi Ammavaru blessing devotees from Her Suryaprabha and Chandraprabha vahanams on Thursday. Among the procession's various vahanams, Surya Prabha vahanam holds a distinctive significance, symbolising the Sun God's control over the affairs of entire universe. During His cosmic journey, Sun God traverses 9,51,00,000 yojanas at a breath-taking …

Chatrasthapanotsavam held at Narayanagiri Padalu in Tirumala
1 year, 4 months ago

Chatrasthapanotsavam held at Narayanagiri Padalu in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Chatrasthapanotsavam, a traditional umbrella festival, was celebrated with religious fervour at Narayanagiri Padalu, also known as Srivari Padalu, in the hill town of Tirumala on Sunday. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the sacred event where umbrellas were erected on the highest peaks in the Sesachalam range, believed to be the place where Lord Venkateswara first set foot. …

Madras High Court Permits 20K Devotees For Karthigai Deepam Festival In Tiruvannamalai; No Entry Inside Temple
3 years, 1 month ago

Madras High Court Permits 20K Devotees For Karthigai Deepam Festival In Tiruvannamalai; No Entry Inside Temple

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in Tiruvannamalai city, in light of Karthigai Deepam festival on Friday, November 19, subject to the production of double vaccination certificates.Karthigai Deepam, known as the festival of lights, is usually celebrated in a span of three days. The Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in …

Tiruvannamalai Deepam during the pandemic: Photographer documents the lighting of the lamp at Arunachala hill
4 years ago

Tiruvannamalai Deepam during the pandemic: Photographer documents the lighting of the lamp at Arunachala hill

The Hindu  

Every day, the little boy woke up to the sight of the Arunachala hill. “It consists of a gigantic copper cauldron that can hold 1,000 litres of ghee,” says Saran, adding: “It is lit every evening at 6 pm; several metres of cotton gada cloth is used to light it.” The flame can be seen several kilometres away and Saran …

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