Updated Dec 30, 2020 | 07:18 IST
Arudra Darisanam today: The Chidambaram temple in Tamil is famous for the Thiruvathirai festival, also known as Arudra Darisanam. It is dedicated to the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva. Read on to know more. Pic credit: istockphotos. Arudra Darisanam today: Know all about this day
Key Highlights
It is observed in the month of Margazhi when the Thiruvathira Nakshatra previals
The day concurs with the Pournami Tithi (Full Moon day)
Arudra Darisanam is a festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It is a day dedicated to Lord Shiva s Nataraja form and is observed during Marghazhi (Margashirsha) month when Arudra or Thiruvathirai Nakshatra prevails. Interestingly, the day concurs with the Pournami Tithi (Full Moon day). Today, devotees of Lord Shiva shall keep a day-long fast and offer their prayers to him. Read on to know more about Thiruvathirai or Arudra Darisanam.