Abstract: As in all other Hindu temples, the Tiruvanaikka temple also has daily rituals, a host of colourful monthly and annual festivals. We shall see the significance of all the festivals in this paper. The Chitrai festival is celebrated in the first month of every Tamil Year. It is held for only one day, on full moon night. The Second important festival is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi on every Tamil Year. It is held for ten days. It is popularly known as Vasanthautsavam. Thiruvanaikka puranam represents the Holy nine (NAVA) Thirthas which are Srimath Thirtham, Agastya Thirtham, Jambu Thirtham, Indra Thirtham, Surya Thirtham, Rama Thirtham, and Chandra Pushjarani.
Keywords: Tiruvanaikka Temple, Nine Thirthas, Chitrai Festival.
Title: The Festivals and Thirthas of Tiruvanaikka Temple
Author: G. Karthick, Dr. D. Gangatharan
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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