Aani
Uthiram is an auspicious day in the Tamil Month of Aani and is dedicated to
Lord Nataraja and the festival is celebrated as Aani Thirumanjanam and is
observed on the Uthiram Nakshatra.It is believed that it was on this day that
Lord Shiva appeared before Sage Manikkavachakar,the author of Thiruvachakam,
under a Kurundai tree and offered upadesha. Thirumanjanam means ‘holy bath’.
On this day an Abhishekam is performed in all Nataraja temples. The Abhishekam
of the idol performed during the twilight period (Pradosham) on the day is
considered highly auspicious.Special rituals and processions are held on the
day at Nataraja temples.
2016
Date : 10th July.
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