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  • Arudra Darshan 2025 Date: Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Tamil Festival That Celebrates the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    Arudra Darshan 2025 Date: Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Tamil Festival That Celebrates the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    Arudra Darshan, also known as Thiruvathirai is a significant Tamil festival that is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by people across the state. Arudra Darshan 2025 is celebrated on January 13. The celebration of Arudra Darshan commemorates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which are representative of the five duties or Pancha Kriyas of Creation (Shrishti), Sthithi (Preservation), Laya (Destruction), Tirobhava Concealment and Revival) and Anugraha (Salvation). As we celebrate Arudra Darshan 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Arudra Darshan and its importance.

    Arudra Darshan 2025 Date

    Arudra Darshan 2025 is on January 13. The celebration of Arudra Darshan takes place on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Margazhi when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatra prevails. Arudra Nakshatram, which is also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, during Maargazhi Masam is considered highly auspicious.

    Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings

    The Thiruvathirai Nakshathram for Arudra Darshanam begins at 11:24 AM on January 12 and ends at 10:38 AM on January 13.

    Arudra Darshan Rituals and Significance

    It is believed that Lord Shiva took the form of Lord Natraja on this day and marked the celebration by offering prayers to Lord Natraja and seeking their blessings. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva and the story behind it is also reiterated on this day. Followers of Lord Natraja also believe that this is the day of the birth of Lord Shiva and celebrate it with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is also known as Thirvathirai. Thiruvathirai 2025 Date, Auspicious Timings and Significance: Know About Arudra Darshan, the Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

    Every year, on this day, people make special delicacies called Thirvathirai Kali – which is made with rice and jaggery. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by organising special feasts and aartis at the temple. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is believed to bring good luck and blessings to Lord Shiva’s ardent devotees. We hope that Arudra Darshan 2025 brings with it the balance and semblance that you need in your life.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 06:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Thiruvathirai 2025 Date: When Is Arudra Darshan? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Tamil Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva

    Thiruvathirai 2025 Date: When Is Arudra Darshan? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Tamil Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva

    Thiruvathirai is the annual celebration of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which is also known as Tandav. This dance form is believed to represent the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. Thiruvathirai 2025 will be celebrated on January 13 and this festival is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Every year, the commemoration of Thiruvathirai takes place during the Tamil month of Margazhi when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatram or Arudra Nakshatram presides over the full moon day. Thiruvathirai celebrations are structured around offering our prayers to Lord Shiva and are marked with great fervour and enthusiasm by people across Tamil Nadu. As we prepare to celebrate Thiruvathira 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Thiruvathirai and more.

    Thiruvathira 2025 Date and Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings

    Thiruvathirai 2025 will be marked on January 13. The celebration falls on the full moon day in the Marghazli Masam according to the Tamil Hindu calendar. The celebration of Thiruvathirai is celebrated when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatra presides over the full moon day. The Thiruvathira Nakshatra begins at 11:24 AM on Jan 12, 2025 and will go on till 10:38 AM on Jan 13, 2025. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Thiruvathirai Significance and Rituals

    The celebration of Thirvathirai is an important observance of the devotees of Lord Shiva. It commemorates the day that Lord Shiva took the avatar of Lord Natraj and is worshipped during Arunodaya along with holy chanting from Vedas. The celebration of Lord Shiva in this form and the dance of creations and destruction that he performs will be marked on this day. Those who are dedicated to the Lord Natraj form of Lord Shiva also consider this day to be the birthday of Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, people across the country celebrate Lord Shiva’s birthday on Maha Shivratri.

    Every year, to mark Thiruvathirai, people often prepare special delicacies and offer it to the almighty. An important dish that is made for this festival is the Thiruvathirai Kali that is made with rice, jaggery and other special delicacies. We hope that you have a Happy and safe Thiruvathirai 2025!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 29, 2024 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Arudra Darshan 2025? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Shaivite Festival to Clelebrate the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    When Is Arudra Darshan 2025? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Shaivite Festival to Clelebrate the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    Arudra Darshan, also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, is an important Tamil festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Arudra Darshan is celebrated during the full moon night in the Tamil month of Margazhi, which usually falls in the month of December–January in the Gregorian calendar in presence of the Ardra (Thiruvathirai) star. On this day, Arudra Nakshatra also coincides with Pournami and is considered highly auspicious. Thiruvathirai 2025 Date: Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Tamil Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

    Thiruvathirai (Arudhra) in Tamil means ‘sacred big wave’, using which this universe was created by Lord Shiva. Arudra Darshan 2025 falls on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Thiruvathirai Nakshathram begins at 11:24 AM on January 12 and will end at 10:38 AM on January 13, 2025. In this article, know Arudra Darshan 2025 date, Thiruvathirai Nakshathram timings, shubh muhurat, rituals and significance to celebrate the Shaivite festival.

    Arudra Darshan 2025 Date and Thiruvathirai Nakshathram

    • Arudra Darshan 2025 falls on Monday, January 13, 2025.

    • The Thiruvathirai Nakshathram begins at 11:24 AM on January 12 and will end at 10:38 AM on January 13, 2025.

    Arudra Darshan Puja Rituals

    • On this day, devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes

    • Special abhishekam (ritual bathing) is performed on Nataraja idols in Shiva temples, especially in Tamil Nadu, such as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple.

    • On this day, devotees offer milk, honey, sandalwood paste, and flowers to Lord Shiva.

    • Devotees also observe a fast, often preparing specific dishes like Thiruvathirai Kali (a sweet made of rice and jaggery) and Thalagam (a vegetable stew).

    • In many temples, idols of Nataraja are taken in a grand procession to mark this special occasion.

    Arudra Darshan Significance

    On the day of Arudra Darshan, the Nataraj form of Lord Shiva is worshipped during Arunodaya along with holy chanting from Vedas. In short, this day is dedicated to Nataraj form of Lord Shiva and is also considered as the birthday of Lord Shiva. The Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Tamil Nadu is the epicenter of Arudra Darshan celebrations. On this day, devotees also perform classical dances, reflecting Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 05:37 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).