āḍip pèrukku

Karka (कर्क) māsa, sidereal

Offer naivedyam of citrAnnam

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kapālī aṟupattu mūvar

The Arupathumoovar festival, celebrated on the eighth afternoon of the Panguni festival at the Kapaleeshwarar temple, is a grand …

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kapālī bhūtaṇ bhūtakī

Bhūtaṉ-Bhūtakī procession — a folk vāhana depicting Śiva's gaṇas — during the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni Brahmotsavam, seven …

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kapālī cavuḍal vimāṉam

Cavuḍal vimāṉam vāhana procession during the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni Brahmotsavam, five days before Tirukkalyāṇam.

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kapālī pallakku vil̤ā

Pallakku vizhā (palanquin festival) during the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni Brahmotsavam, four days before Tirukkalyāṇam.

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kapālī sūrya candra vaṭṭam

Sūrya-candra vaṭṭam (sun-and-moon disc vāhana) procession during the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni Brahmotsavam, eight days before …

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kapālī tèppotsavam 1

First day of the teppotsavam (float festival) at the Kapālīśvarar temple, Mylapore, held the day before Taippūcam; the deities are …

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kapālī tèppotsavam 2

Second, principal day of the teppotsavam (float festival) at the Kapālīśvarar temple, Mylapore, coinciding with Taippūcam.

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kapālī tèppotsavam 3

Third and concluding day of the teppotsavam (float festival) at the Kapālīśvarar temple, Mylapore, held the day after Taippūcam.

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kapālī viḍaiyāṟṟi niṟaivu

Conclusion (niṟaivu) of the viḍaiyāṟṟi (valedictory send-off) rites, marking the end of the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni …

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kapālī viḍaiyāṟṟi tòḍakkam

Commencement (toḍakkam) of the viḍaiyāṟṟi (valedictory send-off) rites at the Kapālīśvarar temple, beginning on the day after …

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kaṟpagāmbāḻ–kapālīśvarar tirukkalyāṇam

Mīna (मीन) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at चन्द्रोदयः

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madhurai mīṉākṣī koyilil kal yāṉaikku karumbu koḍutta līlai

Every year, on Pongal day, there is a unique festival celebrated in the Madurai Meenakshi temple, to commemorate a unique …

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mayilai vèḻḻīśvarar brahmotsavam

Vṛṣabha (वृषभ) māsa, sidereal

Enactment of restoration of eyesight of Shukracharya.

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mīnākṣī aśva vāhanam

Rous Peter, a British collector who administered Madurai from 1812-1828, was known for his deep respect for the Meenakshi temple. …

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mīṉākṣī tirukkalyāṇam

Meṣa (मेष) māsa, sidereal, Uttara Phalgunī nakṣatra, at मध्याह्नः

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naṭarājar āṉi tirumañcaṉam

Mithuna (मिथुन) māsa, sidereal, Uttara Phalgunī nakṣatra, at प्राक्तनारुणोदयः

कृपासमुद्रं सुमुखं त्रिनेत्रं जटाधरं पार्वति-वामभागम्। सदाशिवं रुद्रमनन्तरूपं चिदम्बरेशं …

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naṭarājar cittirai oṇam mahābhiṣekam

Meṣa (मेष) māsa, sidereal, Śravaṇa nakṣatra, at साङ्गवः

कृपासमुद्रं सुमुखं त्रिनेत्रं जटाधरं पार्वति-वामभागम्। सदाशिवं रुद्रमनन्तरूपं चिदम्बरेशं …

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naṭarājar mahābhiṣekam 2

Siṃha (सिंह) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Caturdaśī, at सूर्यास्तमयः

कृपासमुद्रं सुमुखं त्रिनेत्रं जटाधरं पार्वति-वामभागम्। सदाशिवं रुद्रमनन्तरूपं चिदम्बरेशं …

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naṭarājar mahābhiṣekam 3

Kanyā (कन्या) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Caturdaśī, at प्राक्तनारुणोदयः

कृपासमुद्रं सुमुखं त्रिनेत्रं जटाधरं पार्वति-वामभागम्। सदाशिवं रुद्रमनन्तरूपं चिदम्बरेशं …

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naṭarājar mahābhiṣekam 6

Kumbha (कुम्भ) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Caturdaśī, at सूर्यास्तमयः

कृपासमुद्रं सुमुखं त्रिनेत्रं जटाधरं पार्वति-वामभागम्। सदाशिवं रुद्रमनन्तरूपं चिदम्बरेशं …

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tiruccèndūr āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā niṟaivu

Siṃha (सिंह) māsa, sidereal, Viśākhā nakṣatra, at प्रातः

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the final …

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tiruccèndūr mācit tiruvil̤ā niṟaivu

Kumbha (कुम्भ) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##10##m nāḻ—ter

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the tenth …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##11##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the 11th …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##2##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the second …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##3##m nāḻ—murugaṉ bhavaṉi

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the third …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##5##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the fifth …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##6##m nāḻ—vèḻḻit ter bhavaṉi

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. This marks the sixth day of the festival, when there is a …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##7##m nāḻ—cigappu cātti alaṅkāram

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the seventh …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##8##m nāḻ—paccai cātti alaṅkāram

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the eighth …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā ##9##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the ninth …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā 4m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the fourth …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ āvaṇit tiruvil̤ā tòḍakkam òr kòḍiyeṟṟam

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Avani each year is very special. The festival is conducted for twelve days. This marks the first …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##10##m nāḻ—ter

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##2##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##3##m nāḻ—murugaṉ bhavaṉi

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##4##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##5##m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##6##m nāḻ—vèḻḻit ter bhavaṉi

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##8##m nāḻ—paccai cātti alaṅkāram

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā ##9##m nāḻ—taṅga kailāca vāhaṉam

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā 7m nāḻ

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ mācit tiruvil̤ā tòḍakkam

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tiruccèndūr murugaṉ tèppam

The Tiruchendur Brahmotsavam of Masi each year is very special, wherein all the three temple chariots are dragged and the festival …

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tirunèlveli nèllaiyappar nèllukku veli kaṭṭiya līlai

Makara (मकर) māsa, sidereal, Aśvinī nakṣatra, at सूर्योदयः

In the ancient town of Tirunelveli, a devout worshipper of Bhagavan Shiva named Vedabhattar performed daily rituals for Bhagavan …

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tirunèlveli nèllaiyappar patra dīpa tiruvil̤ā

Makara (मकर) māsa, sidereal, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Amāvāsyā

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varagūr uṟiyaḍi utsavam

Varagur, nestled on the banks of the Kudamurutti River (`kuDamuruTTi`), a tributary of the Kaveri, is a quaint village steeped in …

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अयोध्यायां राम-मन्दिर-पुनः-प्रतिष्ठापन-दिनम्

Pauṣa (पौष) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvādaśī, at मध्याह्नः

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सवः

Sridevi Bhudevi sahita Sundararaja Swami are taken out on the `plava`.

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सवः

Padmavati Devi is taken out on the `plava` (last three days).

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सवः

Padmavati Devi is taken out on the `plava` (last three days).

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सवः

Rukmini Satyabhama sahita Krishna are taken out on the `plava`.

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सव-प्रारम्भः

Rukmini Satyabhama sahita Krishna are taken out on the `plava`.

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अलर्मेल्मङ्गापुरे प्लवोत्सव-समापनम्

Jyeṣṭha (ज्येष्ठ) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at सूर्योदयः

Padmavati Devi is taken out on the `plava` (last three days).

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आकाशदीप-समापनम्

End of a month long offering of Akasha Dipam.

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आळन्दी-वारी-प्रारम्भः

Jyeṣṭha (ज्येष्ठ) māsa, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Aṣṭamī

The Wari (pilgrimage) is a centuries-old tradition in Maharashtra, India, involving a ceremonial procession of devotees (Warkaris) …

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आळन्दी-वारी-समापनम्

On this day, From Wākharī, both the Āl̤andī and Dehu Pālkhīs—along with hundreds of others from across Maharashtra—walk the final …

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आषाढी-वारी

On this day, From Wākharī, both Pālkhīs—along with hundreds of others from across Maharashtra—walk the final stretch together to …

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उमा-कपालीश्वर-दर्शनम्

Umā-Maheśvara darśanam, when Karpagāmbāḷ and Kapālīśvarar are presented together for devotees' darśana on the day after …

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कपालि-वृषभ-वाहनम्

The Rishabha Vahanam festival is also part of the larger Panguni Utsavam at the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai. It …

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कपालीश्वर-ध्वजारोहणम्

Dhvajārohaṇam (ceremonial flag-hoisting) marking the commencement of the Kapālīśvarar temple's Paṅguni Brahmotsavam, nine days …

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कपालीश्वरयात्रा

Tēr (temple chariot) festival — the principal car procession of Karpagāmbāḷ and Kapālīśvarar — three days before Tirukkalyāṇam.

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कपाल्यधिकार-नन्दी

The Adhikara Nandi festival a special day within the larger Panguni Utsavam, the 10-day annual festival celebrated at the Sri …

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कैशिक-द्वादशी

Read `kaizika purANam` on this day. Special celebrations in Thirukurungudi Divya Desham Temple.

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ख्येचिमावस पोष्त/खिचडी-अमावास्या

Mārgaśira (मार्गशिर) māsa, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Amāvāsyā, at अपराह्णः

KhechMavas or Khichdi Amavasya is a traditional winter ceremony of the Kashmiri Pandits, celebrated during Paush Krishna Paksha …

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गुरुवायुपुर-एकादशी

The Shukla-paksha Ekadashi of `vRzcikamAsa` is known as `guruvAyupura-EkAdazI`.

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चम्पक-द्वादशी

Jyeṣṭha (ज्येष्ठ) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvādaśī

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चिदम्बरे कैलास-वाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे ध्वजारोहणम्/पञ्चमूर्ति-रथोत्सवः

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे नटराजस्य राजसभायां महाभिषेकः

मौलौ गङ्गा-शशाङ्कौ करचरणतले शीतलाङ्गा भुजङ्गाः वामे भागे दयार्द्रा हिमगिरिदुहिता चन्दनं …

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चिदम्बरे भिक्षाटन-स्वर्णरथः

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे मुत्तुप्पल्लक्कु

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे रजत-ऋषभ-वाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे रजत-गजवाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे रजत-चन्द्रप्रभ-वाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे रजत-भूत-वाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे रथोत्सवः

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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चिदम्बरे स्वर्ण-सूर्यप्रभ-वाहनम्

The Brahmotsavam of Nataraja at Chidambaram happens specially around the Aani Thirumanjana festival each year, for ten days. On …

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जगन्नाथ-रथ-यात्रा

Āṣāḍha (आषाढ) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvitīyā

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तिरुविशलूर् गङ्गाकर्षण-महोत्सवः

ईशे तस्य च नामनि प्रविमलं ज्ञानं तयोरूर्जितं प्रेम प्रेम च तत्परेषु विरतिश्चान्यत्र …

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तिरुविशलूर् गङ्गाकर्षण-महोत्सव-आरम्भः

ईशे तस्य च नामनि प्रविमलं ज्ञानं तयोरूर्जितं प्रेम प्रेम च तत्परेषु विरतिश्चान्यत्र …

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तिरुविशलूर् गङ्गाकर्षण-महोत्सव-समापनम्

Kārtika (कार्तिक) māsa, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Amāvāsyā, at अपराह्णः

ईशे तस्य च नामनि प्रविमलं ज्ञानं तयोरूर्जितं प्रेम प्रेम च तत्परेषु विरतिश्चान्यत्र …

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दमनक-चतुर्दशी

Caitra (चैत्र) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Caturdaśī

Celebrating the stealing of Damanaka leaves by Jagannath Prabhu from Indra's garden.

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दमनक-चोरी-उत्सवः

Caitra (चैत्र) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Trayodaśī

Celebrating the stealing of Damanaka leaves by Jagannath Prabhu from Indra's garden.

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दमनकारोपण-द्वादशी

Caitra (चैत्र) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvādaśī

Celebrating the stealing of Damanaka leaves by Jagannath Prabhu from Indra's garden. Involves planting Damanaka trees.

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देहू-वारी-प्रारम्भः

Jyeṣṭha (ज्येष्ठ) māsa, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Saptamī

The Wari (pilgrimage) is a centuries-old tradition in Maharashtra, India, involving a ceremonial procession of devotees (Warkaris) …

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देहू-वारी-समापनम्

On this day, From Wākharī, both the Dehu and Āl̤andī Pālkhīs—along with hundreds of others from across Maharashtra—walk the final …

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नन्दोत्सवः

Since Bhagavan Krishna was taken by Sri Vasudeva to Gokul in the night, the next day is celebrated as Nandotsava in “Vraja …

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पिशाचमोचनयात्रा

Mārgaśira (मार्गशिर) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Caturdaśī, at पूर्वाह्णः

मार्गशुक्लचतुर्दश्याम्— अद्य शुक्लचतुर्दश्यां मार्गे मासि तपोनिधे। अत्र सानादिकं कार्य …

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पुष्कर-मेला-प्रारम्भः

Program following this day: For 4 days - big lifestock fair, with many horses, camels, cattle; plus some rustic competitions. …

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पुष्कर-मेला-समाप्तिः

Kārtika (कार्तिक) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā

Pushkar’s Kartik Purnima festival - pilgrims bathe in the waters of holy Lake Pushkar. Prior to this, for 3 days - folk dances, …

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फूलेरा-दूज्

Phālguna (फाल्गुन) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvitīyā, at सूर्योदयः

Very auspicious day, celebrations with flowers in temples.

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मकर-ज्योतिः

Makara (मकर) māsa, sidereal

Darshan of Makara Jyoti in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.

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महा-अन्नाभिषेकः

Tulā (तुला) māsa, sidereal, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at सूर्यास्तमयः

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महादेवाष्टमी

Kārtika (कार्तिक) māsa, Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa Aṣṭamī

Very famously celebrated in Vaikom Mahadeva Temple.

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रंगभरी एकादशी

Rangbhari Ekadashi, observed in the month of Phalguna, is an important festival in Varanasi associated with Bhagavan Shiva and …

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वेङ्कटाचले ज्येष्ठ-अभिद्येयकाभिषेकः (मुत्यल-कवचम्)

The Abhidhyeyaka Abhishekam festival, also known as Jyeshthabhishekam, is a celebration held annually in the auspicious month of …

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वेङ्कटाचले ज्येष्ठ-अभिद्येयकाभिषेकः (वज्र-कवचम्)

The Abhidhyeyaka Abhishekam festival, also known as Jyeshthabhishekam, is a celebration held annually in the auspicious month of …

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वेङ्कटाचले ज्येष्ठ-अभिद्येयकाभिषेकः (स्वर्ण-कवचम्)

Jyeṣṭha (ज्येष्ठ) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā

The Abhidhyeyaka Abhishekam festival, also known as Jyeshthabhishekam, is a celebration held annually in the auspicious month of …

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वेङ्कटाचले पद्मावती-परिणयम् (अश्व-वाहनम्)

Vaiśākha (वैशाख) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Daśamī, at सूर्योदयः

The celestial wedding of Bhagavan Srinivasa and Devi Padmavati is a grand festival held annually in the month of Vaishakha. The …

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वेङ्कटाचले पद्मावती-परिणयोत्सवः

The celestial wedding of Bhagavan Srinivasa and Devi Padmavati is a grand festival held annually in the month of Vaishakha. The …

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वेङ्कटाचले पद्मावती-परिणयोत्सव-प्रारम्भः (गज-वाहनम्)

The celestial wedding of Bhagavan Srinivasa and Devi Padmavati is a grand festival held annually in the month of Vaishakha. The …

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वेङ्कटाचले पद्मावती-परिणयोत्सव-समापनम् (गरुड-वाहनम्)

The celestial wedding of Bhagavan Srinivasa and Devi Padmavati is a grand festival held annually in the month of Vaishakha. The …

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वेङ्कटाचले पूर्णिमा-गरुड-सेवा

Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at सूर्योदयः

Bhagavan Malayappa rides on Garuda Vahanam in all four mada streets. This usually happens during Brahmotsavams, but since 2006, …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सवः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सवः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सवः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सवः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सव-प्रारम्भः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले प्लवोत्सव-समापनम्

Phālguna (फाल्गुन) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at चन्द्रोदयः

The Phalguna Paurnami festival is a grand five-day celebration held annually at the Swami Pushkarini. Each day of the festival …

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वेङ्कटाचले वसन्तोत्सवः

Vasantotsava is an annual festival conducted for three days (Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Paurnami in the month of Chaitra). During …

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वेङ्कटाचले वसन्तोत्सव-प्रारम्भः

Vasantotsava is an annual festival conducted for three days (Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Paurnami in the month of Chaitra). During …

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वेङ्कटाचले वसन्तोत्सव-समापनम्

Caitra (चैत्र) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Pūrṇimā, at चन्द्रोदयः

Vasantotsava is an annual festival conducted for three days (Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Paurnami in the month of Chaitra). During …

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श्रीनिवासमङ्गापुरे साक्षात्कार-वैभवोत्सवः

Āṣāḍha (आषाढ) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Ṣaṣṭhī, at सूर्योदयः

The temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy, which has been a center of devotion from ancient times, once fell into disrepair. …

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श्रीनिवासमङ्गापुरे साक्षात्कार-वैभवोत्सव-आरम्भः

The temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy, which has been a center of devotion from ancient times, once fell into disrepair. …

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श्रीनिवासमङ्गापुरे साक्षात्कार-वैभवोत्सव-समापनम्

The temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy, which has been a center of devotion from ancient times, once fell into disrepair. …

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सत्यनारायण-जयन्ती

Śrāvaṇa (श्रावण) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Dvitīyā

Satyanarayana Swami Jayanti is celebrated in Annavaram Satya Narayana Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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साम्ब-दशमी (सूर्यपूजा)

Pauṣa (पौष) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Daśamī

`sAmba`, the son of Sri Krishna, was cured of leprosy after performing `tapaH` to propitiate Surya Bhagavan. `sAmba` was the son …

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सिंहाचलं-चन्दन-महोत्सवः

Vaiśākha (वैशाख) māsa, Śukla Pakṣa Navamī

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