The sacred occasion of Mahasivarathri was celebrated as per tradition at the Lord Sri Arunachaleswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai yesterday (Tuesday, 1st March).

Teeming devotees continued to have Darshan of Lord Sri Arunachaleswarar on the special holy occasion of Mahasivarathri throughout the night and till early morning!

Mahasivarathri is one of the most important festivals celebrated with great devotion and verve at the Lord Arunchaleswarar temple in Thiruvannamalai.

‘Laksha Deepam’ was lit on the ‘Chakkara Thhertha Kulam ‘ (pond) situated right opposite the temple of Lord Sri Arunachaleswarar.

On this special occasion of holy Mahasivarathri, a special Musical performance of Nadaswaram recital by more than 100 Nadawaram specialists headed by Pichandi was organised on behalf of the Thiruvannamalai District Girivalam Nadswaram-Davil Music Association for the World Peace lasting till early morning the next day!!

In the cultural performance hall located in the Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple Complex, a Bharathanatyam performance was orgainsed. The teeming devotees visiting the Temple for Darshan of Lord Sri Arunachaleswarar enjoyed these musical and dance performances as well!