ஆருத்ரா தரிசனம்
Arudra Darisanam
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Arudra Darisanam (Thiruvathirai) celebrates Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. The festival at Chidambaram temple is especially significant where the cosmic dance is enacted.
Significance
Celebrates Lord Shiva's cosmic dance (Ananda Tandavam) that creates, preserves, and destroys the universe. The Nataraja at Chidambaram represents the dancing cosmos.
Rituals & traditions
Nataraja Abhishekam· நடராஜர் அபிஷேகம்
Early morning
Special bathing ceremony for Nataraja
Thiruvathirai Kali· திருவாதிரை களி
Morning
Special sweet dish preparation
Bharatanatyam· பரதநாட்டியம்
Evening
Classical dance performances
How to celebrate
Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. Witness special abhishekam. Prepare Thiruvathirai Kali and Kootu. Watch Bharatanatyam performances. Stay awake through the night.
When it happens
Full moon with Arudra star in Margazhi (December-January)
Tags
- #arudra
- #thiruvathirai
- #nataraja
- #chidambaram
- #shiva
- #dance
- #margazhi