Blogs — Panguni Uthiram

In the serene town of Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, stands one of the most awe-inspiring symbols of devotion and strength - the 18-foot-tall idol of Lord Hanuman at the Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple. Towering majestically under the open sky, this monolithic statue is not only an architectural marvel but also a powerful spiritual guardian said to protect the sacred Namakkal Fort and the hilltop Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple.  Lord Hanuman, known in Tamil tradition as Sri Veera Anjaneyar, is revered as the embodiment of courage, devotion, and divine service. In Hindu mythology, he is celebrated as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama and the vanquisher of evil forces through...

Panguni Uthiram is an important festival in Tamil culture, celebrating the divine marriages of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Lord Rama and Sita, and Lord Murugan and Deivanai.  This grand festival is celebrated with devotion at the Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai. It takes place in the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April) on the full moon day (Pournami). Thousands of devotees gather to take part in the rituals and colorful processions. The festival lasts for ten days, ending with the sacred Thirukalyanam (divine wedding) ceremony.  Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple   The Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a highly revered Shiva temple in Chennai, Tamil...

Panguni Uthiram is one of Tamil culture's most sacred and widely celebrated festivals, in Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states. This auspicious occasion falls in the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April) on the day of the Uthiram Nakshatra (star). It is a highly significant festival, marking various divine events and celestial unions. This day holds special reverence for Lord Murugan, as several important occurrences in his life are believed to have taken place on this day.   Panguni Uthiram 2025 Date and Time:  Panguni Uthiram will be observed on Friday, April 11, 2025.  Uthiram Nakshathram begins at 2:07 PM...