Festivals
महाशिवरात्रि
2025-02-26
The great night of Lord Shiva - the most sacred festival. All-night vigil with continuous abhishekam, bhajans, and special poojas across four prahar (quarters of the night).
It is said that Lord Shiva performed the Tandava on this night and the Shivalinga manifested as a column of light (Jyotirlinga).
प्रदोषम्
Twice monthly (13th lunar day)
Twilight worship of Lord Shiva during the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi). Nandi is believed to move aside so devotees can directly pray to Shiva.
Pradosham pooja removes sins and grants liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
श्रावण मास
July - August
The holiest month for Shiva devotees. Daily Rudrabhishekam, Monday special poojas, and mass Kavad yatra.
Shravan is considered Shiva's favorite month - prayers during this time are multiplied manifold.
आर्द्रा दर्शनम्
December - January (Margali month)
Celebration of Shiva as Nataraja performing the cosmic dance. Special Abhishekam and lighting of 1008 lamps.
The star Arudra is associated with Lord Shiva - on this day He is worshipped in His Nataraja (dancing) form.
कार्तिकाई दीपम्
November - December
Festival of sacred lamps. The entire temple is lit with thousands of oil lamps creating a divine atmosphere.
Lord Shiva manifested as a column of fire (Jyotirlinga) to settle a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu.
नवरात्रि
September - October
Nine nights of worship of the divine feminine - Parvati as Shiva's consort. Lalitha Sahasranamam, Devi Mahatmyam recitation.
Celebrating Shakti - the divine energy that is inseparable from Shiva.