About this Event
Aani Uthiram, or Aani Thirumanjanam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil Month of Aani (June-July) and is dedicated to Lord Nataraja (Shiva). It is believed that Lord Nataraja gives darshan to his devotees in the months Aani and Margazhi.
The Lord's form demonstrates his five-fold functions: creation, preservation, destruction, concealment and salvation.
The rattle (udukkai) in his right hand represents creation; his raised right arm with the open palm (abhaya hastam) protection; his left hand holding fire destruction; his firmly placed foot concealment; and his other, slightly lifted, leg salvation.
Lord Nataraja is given six abhishekams in a year. One of these is Ani Thirumanjanam abhishekam is believed to be the best time for worshipping Lord Shiva
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
KAILASA SEATTLE - NITHYANANDA DHYANAPEETAM OF SEATTLE, 6627 South 191st Place, Kent, United States
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