Panguni Thingal auspicious days that are observed at Kannaki Amman Temples in Sri Lanka. Thingal is the Tamil word for Monday and the month of Panguni, in the Hindu calendar, extends from mid-March to mid-April. Panguni ends just before the Hindu New Year The observance of Panguni Thingal is not merely restricted to Kannaki Amman … Continue reading Panguni Thingal
Prathosha Viratham is one of the most important viratha among the Virathas performed to Lord Shiva. Pirathosha Viratham comes twice a month (Lunar). Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, the evening of the Thirayodasi (13th moon day) between 4:30-6:00pm. Devotees worship Lord Shiva at this significant time. If the Pirathosham happened on Saturdays called "Sani Pirathosham.” Pradosham … Continue reading Pirathosha Viratham
Panguni Thingal auspicious days that are observed at Kannaki Amman Temples in Sri Lanka. Thingal is the Tamil word for Monday and the month of Panguni, in the Hindu calendar, … Continue reading Panguni Thingal
Chathurthi (Sukla patksha) which comes after the new moon day is called Chathurthi. Ganesha Mantra “Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabhaa Nirvighnam Kurumedeva Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvadaa”. Translation: “O Lord Ganesha of large body, … Continue reading Sakthi Ganapathy Chathurthy Viratham
The precursor to the Sri Selva Vinayagar Koyil Thiruvizha, the Mahotsava Preliminary Rituals comprise of the following events: Morning 9:30am: Ganapathi Homam and Mahotsava Prayachita Homam. The events of the … Continue reading Mahotsava Preliminary Rituals
The Kodiyetram Thiruvizha or Flag Hoisting Ceremony symbolises the start of the Sri Selva Vinayagar Koyil Thiruvizha. This exciting day comprises of the following events: Morning 7:00am: Abhishekam. 8:30am : … Continue reading Kodiyetram Thiruvizha
