"Noothana Prathishda Maha Kumbabishekam" at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple
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Three new deities namely Lord Murugan, Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai have been installed at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple recently. “Noothana Prathishda Maha Kumbabishekam”- a ceremony to officially install the new deities took place at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple on 29th of August 2010. A large number of devotees attended the ceremony.
Anointing of oil to the three new devotees took place on 28th of august 2010. The devotees thronged the temple to take part in the religious rituals. It is a very rare occasion for the devotees to enter the place where the deities are placed permanently.
The temple is usually dedicated to one primary deity, the presiding deity, and other subordinate deities associated with the main deity
The Hindus believe that one must go through several births and rebirths before attaining liberation
Yaagasaalai is decorated for the ceremony
Anointment is freely practiced in Hindu beliefs
There were more than 850 million Hindus worldwide in the early 21st century
Temple carvings in Bambalapitty
Many Gods and Goddesses are worshipped by the Hindus
Granite Idols are soaked in Gingelly oil
A Silver Kumbam is kept permanently on top of the newly built shrine for Lord Murugan,Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
A devotee anoints oil to the deities
Hinduism is based on the Eternal Truth
Lord Murugan with his consorts Goddesses Valliyammai and Theivayaanai
Fire has a very prominent place among the Hindus
Hindu worship involves all five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing
Hindus consider light, fire, earth, air and water are the five basic elements
Lotus petals are being showered by the priests
Final Pooja is being held before the parade
The Kumbam bearer is being prepared
The new deities stand in a row
An Ash Pumpkin is cut into two pieces to chase the ill evils
Kumbam symbolises prosperity
According to the Vedham states that the world, its beings and the souls originated from water during creation and disappear in water during destruction
May you feel a garland of blessings surrounding you with beauty
Kumbam is being taken on a parade
Temple torch is called “Theevatti”, which is usually carried in front of the procession
Special Poojas will be held for 40 days
"OM" is a solemn and sacred exclamation
The traditional musicians accompany the Kumbam
A torch bearer for the ceremony
The main Kumbam is being carried by Ratnasabapathy Sasithara Sharma
Temple worship plays and important role in cultivating the spiritualism in people
A view from the main entrance
The Chief priest of Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple Nagarajah Kurukkal pours the purified water on the newly built shrine for Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Theivayaanai
Panchchaararthy is being offered
Purified water from the Kumbam is being poured on the new deities by the Chief Priest of Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple Nagarajah Kurukkal
Sacred Kumba water is being shared with the devotees
Panchchaararthy is being offered
A crow sits quietly on the Kopuram
According to Indus civilization theory Lord Murugan worship is many thousand years old
Colouful sculptures inside the temple
A cow is decorated for the ceremony
Prasaatham-Sacred Food or Gracious Gift to the devotees
Newly built shrine for Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
Garland makers are seen busy in Bambalapitty
Boiled and light fried Chick Pea is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
Devotees view the newly installed deities on the mirror
Newly installed deities soon after the special religious rituals are over
Graffiti on a temple wall
Sweet rice is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
Lord Vinayagar is decorated in the sanctum
"I have been working as a garland maker for 10 years. And, I enjoy making garlands or all deities" says Pragalaathan Dileepkumar (28)
Sour Rice is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
A view of a garland shop in Bambalapitty
Main bell tolls
Beautifully decorated Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
Devotees queue up to get their share
A view of Sammaankodu Sri Maanikka Vinayagar temple from Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswmay temple
Banyan tree at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswmay temple.It is also known as கணவம் or அரச மரம் in Tamil
Devotees flock to view the new deities
Prasaatham is being distributed to the devotees
Three new deities namely Lord Murugan, Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai have been installed at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple recently. “Noothana Prathishda Maha Kumbabishekam”- a ceremony to officially install the new deities took place at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple on 29th of August 2010. A large number of devotees attended the ceremony.
Anointing of oil to the three new devotees took place on 28th of august 2010. The devotees thronged the temple to take part in the religious rituals. It is a very rare occasion for the devotees to enter the place where the deities are placed permanently.
The temple is usually dedicated to one primary deity, the presiding deity, and other subordinate deities associated with the main deity
The Hindus believe that one must go through several births and rebirths before attaining liberation
Yaagasaalai is decorated for the ceremony
Anointment is freely practiced in Hindu beliefs
There were more than 850 million Hindus worldwide in the early 21st century
Temple carvings in Bambalapitty
Many Gods and Goddesses are worshipped by the Hindus
Granite Idols are soaked in Gingelly oil
A Silver Kumbam is kept permanently on top of the newly built shrine for Lord Murugan,Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
A devotee anoints oil to the deities
Hinduism is based on the Eternal Truth
Lord Murugan with his consorts Goddesses Valliyammai and Theivayaanai
Fire has a very prominent place among the Hindus
Hindu worship involves all five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing
Hindus consider light, fire, earth, air and water are the five basic elements
Lotus petals are being showered by the priests
Final Pooja is being held before the parade
The Kumbam bearer is being prepared
The new deities stand in a row
An Ash Pumpkin is cut into two pieces to chase the ill evils
Kumbam symbolises prosperity
According to the Vedham states that the world, its beings and the souls originated from water during creation and disappear in water during destruction
May you feel a garland of blessings surrounding you with beauty
Kumbam is being taken on a parade
Temple torch is called “Theevatti”, which is usually carried in front of the procession
Special Poojas will be held for 40 days
"OM" is a solemn and sacred exclamation
The traditional musicians accompany the Kumbam
A torch bearer for the ceremony
The main Kumbam is being carried by Ratnasabapathy Sasithara Sharma
Temple worship plays and important role in cultivating the spiritualism in people
A view from the main entrance
The Chief priest of Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple Nagarajah Kurukkal pours the purified water on the newly built shrine for Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Theivayaanai
Panchchaararthy is being offered
Purified water from the Kumbam is being poured on the new deities by the Chief Priest of Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswamy temple Nagarajah Kurukkal
Sacred Kumba water is being shared with the devotees
Panchchaararthy is being offered
A crow sits quietly on the Kopuram
According to Indus civilization theory Lord Murugan worship is many thousand years old
Colouful sculptures inside the temple
A cow is decorated for the ceremony
Prasaatham-Sacred Food or Gracious Gift to the devotees
Newly built shrine for Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
Garland makers are seen busy in Bambalapitty
Boiled and light fried Chick Pea is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
Devotees view the newly installed deities on the mirror
Newly installed deities soon after the special religious rituals are over
Graffiti on a temple wall
Sweet rice is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
Lord Vinayagar is decorated in the sanctum
"I have been working as a garland maker for 10 years. And, I enjoy making garlands or all deities" says Pragalaathan Dileepkumar (28)
Sour Rice is kept to be shared with the devotees after the offering
A view of a garland shop in Bambalapitty
Main bell tolls
Beautifully decorated Lord Murugan and Goddess Valliyammai and Goddess Theivayaanai
Devotees queue up to get their share
A view of Sammaankodu Sri Maanikka Vinayagar temple from Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswmay temple
Banyan tree at Naattukkottai Nagaraththaar Srikathirvelaayuthaswmay temple.It is also known as கணவம் or அரச மரம் in Tamil
Devotees flock to view the new deities
Prasaatham is being distributed to the devotees
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