“Karthigai Deepam”. On this special Deepam Full Moon evening, at Mountain Arunachala, a huge Deepam is lit. Arunachaleswarar, the fiery form of Shiva, is said to be visually represented in the form of fire on top of the hill. Karthigai festival in Tiruvannamalai is very famous. On Karthigai day, a huge fire lamp is lit up on the hill, visible for several kilometers around. The fire (deepam) is called Mahadeepam. Hindu devotees visit the place, to pray and make offerings to lord Shiva. There is always a MASSIVE gathering on this day at the Arunachaleswarar temple to witness this glorious and sacred event. This festival is also celebrated to commemorate the bonding between brothers and sisters in south India(analogous to Bhaiya-Dhuj and Raakhi). Sisters pray for the prosperity and success of their brothers and light lamps to mark the occasion.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:27:03 +0000
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