10 September 2021
Happy Ganesha Chatruthi 2021
1 September 2021
Power of Sound—The Solfeggio Frequencies
The different Solfeggio Frequencies are:-
174 Hz: For the relief of Pain and Stress
285 Hz: Heals Tissues and Organs
UT 396 Hz: Eliminates Fear
RE 417 Hz: Wipes out Negativity
MI 528 Hz: Repairs DNA and Brings Positive Transformation
FA 639 Hz: Brings Love and Compassion
SOL 741 Hz: Repairs Cells and Organs
852 Hz: Awakens Intuition and Raises Energy at Cellular Level
963 Hz: Connects to Higher Self
All Solfeggio Frequencies are said to have a positive outcome by eliminating negativity and promoting higher connections to the Self.
21 August 2021
Pradosham August 20, 2021: Arunachaleswarar Temple
Below are photographs of Pradosham observed at Periyar Nandi, 5th Prakaram, Arunachaleswarar Temple on Friday, 20 August, 2021.
23 July 2021
Guru Purnima Tuesday, 24 July, 2021
Guru Purnima Timing 2021
Tithi ends at 8.06 AM on July 24, Saturday
Shiva: The Adiyogi
To read these teachings go to this link here
4 June 2021
1860 Photographs of Arunachaleswarar Temple with 9 Gopurams
I recently received these two beautiful photographs of Arunachaleswarar Temple and its nine Gopurams. Have embedded the photographs on Arunachala Grace at the resolution I received them at so those interested can enlarge, print and frame the photos.
26 April 2021
Notice for 2021 Chitra Poornima Girivalam
The Tiruvannamalai district administration announced devotees would not be allowed to go on Chitra Poornima girivalam on April 26 and 27.
According to a press release, every Chitra Poornima (full moon day), more than 10 lakh devotees visit the Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar temple and circumambulate the hill.
The State government introduced new restrictions in regards to the pandemic, which are in force till April 30. This includes night lockdown from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and full lockdown on Sundays.
An official stated that, "Since girivalam for Chitra Poornima is scheduled between 12.16 p.m. on April 26 to 9.59 a.m. on April 27, devotees will not be allowed to circumambulate the hill."
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Its disappointing devotees will not allowed to perform
circumambulation of Arunachala during the 2021 Chitra Poornima as after Karthigai
Deepam Poornima, Chitra Poornima is traditionally the most popular and best frequented
Arunachala Poornima of the year.
Below is information about the significance and legends attached to this special time.
Chitra Poornima, 2021
Chitra Poornima is dedicated to Chitragupta, the keeper of deeds in the house of Yama, (God of death) and to Indra, the leader of the Devas. This full moon observance of girivalam at Arunachala, is usually the most heavily attended of the year (other than Karthigai Mahadeepam Poornima).
Chitra Poornima is a day sacred to Chitra Gupta, the Keeper of Deeds. Lord Brahma created Chitragupta through the Sun God and is considered to be the younger brother of Lord Yama. Chitragupta (Chitra means picture, Gupta means hidden) represents the hidden picture of life that is vital, yet unknown.
Chitragupta, Keeper of the Register
Chitragupta keeps the good and bad registry of every birth and according to ancestral belief, it is he who tallies a person's positive karma against their negative karma and declares the result to the Judge on High. It is believed to be the right time to gain blessings to wash away sin and gain virtue.
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Legend of Chitra Poornima
Brihaspati was the Guru of Indra, the King of the Gods. When Indra disobeyed Brihaspati, Brihaspati relinquished his role of instructing and guiding Indra. Consequently during the period of the Guru's absence, Indra committed many evil acts. When the compassionate Guru resumed his role, Indra wanted to know what he should do to expiate the wrongs he had done in his Master’s absence. Brihaspati asked Indra to undertake a pilgrimage.
One day during this pilgrimage, Indra had the sudden realisation that he had been redeemed from his sins. He looked around and noticed a Shiva Lingam under a Kadamba tree. Feeling sure that it was Lord Shiva who had helped him alleviate his sins, he worshipped the Lingam. Suddenly golden lotuses appeared in a nearby pond as a manifestation of God’s pleasure and blessing. This legend is ascribed to have occurred on the day of Chitra Poornima, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
This special day has come to be known in Tamil Nadu as Chitra Poornima. It is advised that during Chitra Poornima one should remember this story. With intense faith and a contrite heart it is believed that if one admits to one’s sins and resolves never to commit such errors in the future and also pledges to always obey the Guru, then one’s previous sins will be forgiven.
20 November 2020
3 Celebratory Days pre-Deepam Festival, 2020
There are three celebratory days before the start of the 10 Day Deepam Festival.
On the first of these three days, Durga Amman is worshipped at the Durga Amman Temple.
On the second day the Goddess Pidari is worshipped at the 3rd Prakaram, Arunachaleswarar Temple.
On the third day Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the 3rd Prakaram, Arunachaleswarar Temple.
This year a very limited version of the Deepam Festival is being observed at Tiruvannamalai. I am receiving photographs of the various functions, but plan to post only the more natural ones that do not show devotees wearing masks. In this respect devotees carrying the Gods on palanquins are all wearing masks.
However priests performing Ursavam on the Gods and accompanying them upon processional chariots around the Temple Compound are not wearing masks.
Durgai Amman Alangaram, 2020 Deepam Festival |
Pidari Amman Alangaram, 2020 Deepam Festival |
Lord Vinayakar Alangaram, 2020 Deepam Festival |
Lord Vinayakar procession Temple compound, 2020 Deepam Festival |
There is an excellent write up and explanation of the above functions held on the three consecutive days prior to the commencement of the 10-day Deepam Festival, at this link here.
24 September 2020
Arunachala Girivalam, Chitra Pournami: May 7, 2020
I recently found the below video on You Tube. The video, which lasts 28 minutes is of Girivalam performed on the day of Chitra Pournami, May 7, 2020.
Its interesting to note that in other years, Chitra Pournami is always the second most attended Girivalam of the year—and only comes after the huge number of devotees of Karthigai Deepam in volume.
Its an informative video that shows alot of the recent roadworks, new construction, and Temple renovations along the girivalam roadway.
12 September 2020
Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans at Tiruvannamalai
2 September 2020
Arunachaleswarar Temple Re-Opens
Arunachaleswarar Temple reopens |
22 August 2020
Happy Ganesha Chaturthi
Wish best wishes to you and your loved ones at this joy-filled time of Ganesha Chaturthi. In celebration of this day, I have uploaded a beautiful photograph of Rukku, who was Temple Elephant for many years at Arunachaleswarar Temple.
13 August 2020
Arunachala Jigsaw Puzzle
22 July 2020
Pradosham July 18, 2020 Arunachaleswarar Temple
Periyar Nandi, 5th Prakaram |
Kodi Kampathu Nandi, 3rd Prakaram |
5 July 2020
3 July 2020
Video of Sri Ramana Maharshi Life Story
27 June 2020
Mysterious Column of Light
Below is a translation of the conversation of the two lads:
"Drive straight, I am taking video coverage of the light image on my mobile."
"Yes. I am trying to drive straight, but vehicles are coming towards me from the opposite direction. I am trying to drive straight."
"Make the coverage for about one minute."
"Can you clearly see the image?"
"Yes, I can. But sometimes your head is blocking me trying to make this video."
6 May 2020
Arunachaleswarar Temple You Tube Videos
14 April 2020
Duncan Greenless' Meetings with Sri Ramana Maharshi
20 February 2020
2020 Mahashivaratri Legends and Significance
Dakshinamurti |
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati Marriage |
Lingodbhavamurti (Ellora) |
12 Jyotilingams |
Churning the Ocean |
Lord Shiva drinking the poison |
Lord at Surattapalli |
Invitation and Schedule |