Krittika Deepam
Several days ago, the monastery held a humble observance of Krittika Deepam. It is a day when God Siva is worshipped as an infinite pillar of light. Many Murugan temples also celebrate this festival as it is tied to the Krittika nakshatra. In many cases, bonfires are a lit to represent the divine and all permeating light of Parashakti. Just after sunset, several of the monks decorated Kadavul and Iraivan temple with hundreds of small candles. Instead of lighting a bonfire, a large camphor lamp was lit in front of Kadavul Temple's kodimaram.
My God is the melter of my heart of love. Let all adore my God, the Lord of primal love, first of beings, my Siva, who again and again melts my heart. May He render me His love in foremost measure! Praise Him but once, the Pure and Holy One, and He will be your escort to heaven. He, Lord Siva, decked in honeyed Konrai blooms, sits enthroned in my love, steadfast and free.
Tirumantiram 274-275
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December 8th, 2014 at 5:48 pm
Breathtaking pictures! Thank you!
December 8th, 2014 at 8:36 pm
so beautiful and so peaceful…..thank you so much for sharing….
December 9th, 2014 at 3:58 am
Spectacular, Aum.
December 9th, 2014 at 6:10 pm
So Divine!. Feeling love and being blessed to share in this wonderful ceremony through these lovely photos. Aum Aum