Celebrating Thai Pusam
Vel Murugaa!
We recently celebrated Thai Pusam at the Aadheenam, honoring our beloved Lord Muruga with a powerful and piercing abhishekam in Kadavul Temple. With the mathavasi and all sincere, mindful devotees present, it made for a special event shared by all. As stated in Dancing With Siva "Thai Pusam occurs on Pushya nakshatra in January-February. During this festival we fast and perform public penance, called kavadi, seeking Karttikeya's blessings to dispel our selfishness, pride and vanity."
After the offering of fresh milk from our aadheenam cows, Muruga is offered Yogurt, fresh citrus juice, panchaamritham, Vibhuti, a select and sacred blend of herbs, rose water and more. At the Aadheenam, we typically use the panchaamritham recipe of Chidambaram Kovil--fresh bananas, ghee, milk, honey and jaggery.
After a beautiful Alankaram, the final arati is offered. It is at this point where all temple bells are rung, mantrams chanted their loudest and the focused intensity of the pujaris are at their greatest. It is here when the darshanam of the Deity pours forth, where the Lord Murugan decongests muddled karmas of the devotee, removing unmindfulness and fear and replacing them with wisdom and courage. Veils are lifted, limitations released, and minds cleared at that exact point. Om Saravanabava Om.
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January 26th, 2016 at 7:47 pm
Vetri Vel Muruganku,
He is my Ishta deva. I felt the dharsan of Murga for a few days, did not know where it was coming from, now I know.
Thankyou for the pictures, it felt so near I know now it was from
Kauai. Thank you, Nandri.
What a blessed festival to celebrate.
Om Namasivaya.
January 26th, 2016 at 8:14 pm
Wonderful alankaram! Jai to Ceyon, “the scarlet-hued One”!
January 26th, 2016 at 9:20 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you …. Infinite love and eternal gratitude
January 27th, 2016 at 3:29 am
This year I could watch live Thaipusam celebrations live worldwide from different countries through ‘Astra Ulagam ” maybe we may be able to watch the celebrations live from the Aadheenam next year.
Muruganukku Harohara, Kandhanukku harohara, Vel Vel Vetri Vel,Om Muruga.
January 27th, 2016 at 8:35 am
So Beautiful I am Speechless!!!! Aum Saravanabava Aum. Thank so much for these photos.
January 27th, 2016 at 8:51 am
Lord Murugan at Kadavul is so beautiful, unique and a joy to the eyes and heart. Nandri for emanating His vibrant dharsan in this wonderful celebration of wisdom and courage. Aum Saravanabhava.
January 27th, 2016 at 8:53 am
Om Saravanabava!
January 27th, 2016 at 6:31 pm
AUM! NALLURAAN VETRI VEL THUNNAI!
AUM! PALLANI AANDAVARE THUNNAI!
AUM ! HAPPY THAI POOSAM,
FOR GLOBAL PEACE & HARMONY, WITH HAPPINESS! AUM!
AUM MURUHA! AUM!