Anna Abhishekam, Gangaikondacholapuram Temple

Annabhishekam ritual and festival is an important ritual held in Lord Shiva Temples in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Annabhishekam is a ritual, dedicated to Lord Shiva that is performed for food security through the prosperity of the farmland and an increase in agricultural produce. It is usually performed after a harvest season and involves offering cooked rice to Lord Shiva. The rice is....
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Activities

The rice is cooked in the temple premises and then it is carried around the temple. Priests chant mantras and musical instruments like Nadaswaram, drum etc are played. The cooked rice is then used to cover the Shiva Linga and it is referred to as Anna Linga.

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Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu
Tourist Officer
Tourist Office, Ariyalur
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How to reach

The nearest airport is Thiruchirappalli International Airport, which is 114 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Kutralam Junction, which is 19 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Gangaikondacholapuram, which is 1KMs away.
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Event Details
Venue Address
Arulmigu Piragatheswarar Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram - 612901
Date Time

15 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024

TICKET INFORMATION

Free

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