2021 TAMIL NEW YEAR: READING OF PANCHANGAM

 

Today, April 14 is the traditional observance of the Tamil New Year. On this morning the reading of the Panchangam (Tamil New Year Almanac) in front of the shrine of Sambandha Vinayaka occurs. This reading of the Almanac by a Senior Priest of Arunachaleswarar Temple is primarily in relation to the confirmation of Festival Dates at the Temple throughout the coming year.

Outside the Sambandha Vinayaka Shrine

2021 Tamil New Year Darshan of Sambandha Vinayaka

Senior Priest examining the 2021 Tamil Almanac

2021 HAPPY ARUNACHALA TAMIL NEW YEAR

 

The Ner Annamalaiyar Lingam Shrine and Mandapam is located on the Arunachala girivalam roadway in an exact axial line opposite to Arunachaleswarar Temple on the other side of the Hill.

 

The early morning sun on Tamil New Year i.e. April 14 first falls directly onto the Lingam in this Shrine. This phenomenon can only be viewed on this day. Traditionally each year on the day, large crowds gather at this Temple for this special Surya darshan.

Axial line in Blue

First light shining on Lingam

Tamil New Year illumination

Aarti at daybreak on Tamil New Year, Arunachala Girivalam Roadway

Devotees taking darshan of Divine Light on Tamil New Year daybreak