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Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, is renowned for its fervor in celebrating the festival. During the fortunate month of Maargazhi, the festival honoring the idol Lord Shiva is held specifically on Arudra or Thiruvaathirai nakshatram day. Arudra nakshatra coincidentally falls on full moon day or Pournami during the Maargazhi month, giving this festival extra significance.
Tamil people celebrate Arudra Darshan on this day in honor of Lord Shiva. During Maargazhi Masam, Arudra Nakshatram, also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, is thought to be extremely auspicious. Pournami and Arudra Nakshatra both fall on this day.
During Arunodaya, the Nataraj form of Lord Shiva is worshipped alongside sacred Vedic chanting on this particular day. This day, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Nataraj avatar, is also regarded as his birthday. Maha Shivaratri, which is celebrated throughout the rest of India, is observed as Lord Shiva’s birthday.
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2023 Arudra Darshan Dates Tiruvannamalai Temple Darshan Timings
- January 6, 2023, is designated as Arudra Darisanam (Friday). Every year, Aarudhra Darshan is observed in the Thiruvadirai Nakshatra of Margazhi Month (December–January). In around three in the morning in Thillai Chidambaram, Lord Nataraja and Goddess Sivakamasundari will be the recipients of a Maha Abhishekam at Raja Sabhai.
- There will be a 3- to 4-hour MahaAbhishekam. Then, Sri Natarajar will get a unique Thiruvabaranam (Sacred Jewels) Alankaram, Rahasiya Pujai. Lord Natarajar and Goddess Sivakami will bless devotees with Aarudra Darisanam and enter Kanaka Sabhai at around noon, following Pancha Murthi Thiruveethi Ula (Golden Sabha).
- Famous Advaitins Neelakanta and Appaya Deekshithar offered prayers to Lord Nataraja in Chidambaram.
Timings for Arudra Darshan on January 6, 2023
- Arudra Darshanam on January 6, 2023
- On January 5, 2023, Thiruvathirai Nakshathram begins at 9:26 PM.
- On January 7, 2023, Thiruvathirai Nakshathram ends at 12:14 AM.
Timings for Arudra Darshan Arudra Darshanam on December 27, 2023
- Arudra Darshanam on December 27, 2023
- Thiruvathirai Nakshathram begins on December 26 at 10:21 PM.
- On December 27, 2023, Thiruvathirai Nakshathram ends at 11:29 PM.
The ancient Vedas are chanted in homage to Nataraj, who is thought to be another manifestation of Lord Shiva, before the ritual celebrations begin. While Lord Shiva celebrates his birthday on Mahashivratri day in other regions of the country, devotees swarm together to celebrate Nataraja’s birthday.