Saturday, March 7, 2026

Tirunelveli Aippasi Thirukalyanam Thiruvizha 2026 Schedule - Thirunelveli Sri Nellaiappar Temple Aipasi Thirukalyanam Festival Dates

Tirunelveli Arulmighu Nellaiappar Swami Arulmighu Kanthimathi Amman Thirukovil - Aippasi Thirukalayanam Thiruvizha schedule is given below.

Note: For the first ten days of the festival Sri Kanthimathi Ambal will bless devotees in various Vahanam at morning and night.

26 October, 2026 - Monday - Day 1
-- Morning - Ambal in Thanga Poonkovil Chaparam - Kodiyetram (at Thanga Kodimaram in Sri Kanthimathi Ambal Sannidhi)
-- Night: Thanga Poonkovil Chaparam

27 October, 2026 - Tuesday - Day 2
-- Morning - Velli Chaparam
-- Night: Velli Kamala Vahanam

28 October, 2026 - Wednesday - Day 3
-- Morning - Velli Kamala Vahanam
-- Night: Velli Simha Vahanam

29 October, 2026 - Thursday - Day 4
-- Morning - Velli Kamadhenu Vahanam
-- Night: Velli Rishaba Vahanam

30 October, 2026 - Friday - Day 5
-- Morning - Velli Rishaba Vaganam
-- Night: Indira Vimanam Vaganam

31 October, 2026 - Saturday - Day 6
-- Morning - Velli Anna Vahanam
-- Night: Velli Anna Vahanam

1 November, 2026 - Sunday - Day 7
-- Morning - Muthu Pallakku - Thavazhntha Kuzhanthai Thirukolam
-- Night: Velli Kamadhenu Vahanam - Sivappu Saathi ThiruKolam
-- Late Night: Vellai Saathi ThiruKolam

2 November, 2026 - Monday - Day 8
-- Morning - Velli Chaparam - Kolattam Alankaram - Pachai Saathi Thirukolam
-- Night: Ther Kadaksham - Thanga Kili Vahanam

3 November, 2026 - Tuesday - Day 9 - Therottam
-- Morning - Sri Kantimathi Ambal Satta Ther Ezhuntharulal
-- Evening: Ambal doing Shivapujai Thirukolam
-- Night: Ambal in Saptavarna Pallakku - Ther Thadam Paarthal

4 November, 2026 - Wednesday - Day 10
-- Morning - Pallakku
-- Afternoon: Theerthavari
-- At Night:
--- Special Abhishekam, Alankaram, Deeparadhanai for Sri Kanthimathi Amman at Oonjal Mandapam
--- Special Abhishekam, Alankaram, Deeparadhanai for Sri Nellaippar at Swami Kovil Mun Mandapam
--- Midnight: Ambal in Otrai Kaal Thapasu Kolam - Thanga Chaparam - Kambha Nadhi Ezhuntharulal

5 November, 2026 - Thursday - Day 11 - Thapasu Thiruvizha
-- Morning -Ambal Aippasi Thapasu Kaatchi at Mandagapadi in Kambha Nadhi Kamakshi Kovil
-- At Noon:
---- Sri Nellaiappar Maapilai Azhaippu by Nellai Govindar
---- Sri Nellaiappar 'Kaatchi Mandapam' Ezhuntharulal
---- At around 11 am to 1 pm in Noon - Sri Nellaippar Amballukku Kaatchi Kodukkum Vaibhavam - Sri Nellaiappar Swami giving Velli Rishaba Vahana Kaatchi to Sri Kanthimathi Ambal
---- Ambal doing Puja to Swami at Mandagapadi in Kambha Nadhi Kamakshi Amman Kovil
-- Evening around 4.30 pm - Swami Ambal Veethi Ula - Thirukovil Serthal

6 November, 2026 - Friday - Day 12 - Thirukalyanam
-- Early Morning: Sri Nellaiappar Maapilai Azhaippu by Nellai Govindar to Aayiram Kaal Mandapam at Ambal Sannidhi
-- Early Morning : 4 am to 5 am IST - At Brahma Muhurtham: Sri Kanthimathi Ambal Swami Nellaiappar Thirukalyanam
-- Morning: Pattana Pravesam - At around 9.30 am Veethi Ula - Sri Nellaiappar Swami in Velli Yanai Vahanam - Sri Kanthimathi Ambal in Poo Pallakku
-- Evening: Swami Ambal Oonjal - Nalungu Utsavam at Unjal Mandapam

7 November, 2026 - Saturday - Day 13
-- Evening: Swami Ambal Oonjal - Nalungu Utsavam at Unjal Mandapam

8 November, 2026 - Sunday - Day 14
-- Evening: Swami Ambal Oonjal - Nalungu Utsavam at Unjal Mandapam

9 November, 2026 - Monday - Day 15
-- Morning: Theerthavari
-- Night: Maruveedu Pattana Pravesham - Sri Nellaiappar Swami in Velli Rishaba Vahanam, Sri Kandhimathi Ambal Ambal in Velli Rishaba Vahanam - Veethi Ula - Thirukovil Serthal

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Sravana Vratham March 2026 Date in Tirupati - Shravana Vrata Dates in Tirumala Tirupati TTD 2026

Sravana Vratham (Viratham) 2026 dates as per Tirumala Tirupati Panchangam is given below. In some parts Sravana Viratham is observed one day earlier or later.

15 March 2026 - Sunday - Sravana Vratham in Tirupati

Thiruvonam Nakshatra Time: 3.36 am (15-3-2026) to 4.50 am (16-3-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Thiruvonam Nakshatram starts at 3.36 am IST (on Sunday very early Morning - 15 March 2026)

- Thiruvonam Nakshatram ends at 4.50 am IST (on Monday early Morning - 16 March 2026)

Note: Sravana Nakshatra is also known as Thiruvonam Nakshatram in Tamil. The timings of Thiruvonam Nakshatram given above is in Indian Standard Time (IST) and is as per Tamil Panchangam

Sravana Vratham Dates in Tirupati


20 January 2026 - Tuesday - Sravanam Viratham

16 February 2026 - Monday - Shravana Vratham

15 March 2026 - Sunday - Sravanam Vratham

12 April 2026 - Sunday - Sravanam Viratham

9 May 2026 - Saturday - Shravana Vratham

5 June 2026 - Friday - Sravanam Vratham

3 July 2026 - Friday - Shravana Vratham

30 July 2026 - Thursday - Sravanam Viratham

26 August 2026 - Wednesday - Sravana Viratham

23 September 2026 - Wednesday - Shravanam Viratham

20 October 2026 - Tuesday - Sravana Vratham

16 November 2026 - Monday - Shravanam Viratham

13 December 2026 - Sunday - Sravanam Vratham

10 January 2027 - Sunday - Sravana Vratham

During Sravanam or Thiruvona Nakshatra special Abhishekam, Pujas, Aartis are held for Lord Vishnu in all temples. It is the Nakshtra of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, Tirupati. Devotees fast on this auspicious day.

On Sravana Purnima, Srinivasa Kalyanam is held on all Tirumala Venkateshwara temples. In Oppilliappan temple special deepam is lit and special pujas are held.

The Onam festival is celebrated in Kerala during the Thiruvona nakshatra in Chingam Month as per Malayalam Calendar.

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Hasta Nakshatra This Month - April 2, 2026 - Hastham Natchathiram Time & Date

Note: Hasta Nakshatra Timings given below is in Indian Standard Time (IST). - Hastham Natchathiram Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

2 April 2026 - Thursday - Hastham Nakshatra


Time: 4.23 pm (1-4-2026) to 5.33 pm (2-4-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Hastham Natchathiram starts at 4.23 pm IST (on Wednesday Evening - 1 April 2026)

- Hastham Natchathiram ends at 5.33 pm IST (on Thursday Evening - 2 April 2026)

Tamil Month: April 2nd is Panguni Maasam 19th Day (Thursday)

Next Hasta Nakshatra Dates


29 April 2026 - Wednesday - Hasta Nakshatra
Timing: 12.06 am (29-4-2026) to 1.10 am (30-4-2026)
Tamil Month: Chithirai

26 May 2026 - Tuesday - Hastham Natchathiram
Timing: 7.50 am (26-5-2026) to 8.48 am (27-5-2026)
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

23 June 2026 - Tuesday - Hasta Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aani

20 July 2026 - Monday - Hastham Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aadi

16 August 2026 - Sunday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aadi

13 September 2026 - Sunday - Hasta Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aavani

10 October 2026 - Saturday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Purattasi

6 November 2026 - Friday - Hasta Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aippasi

4 December 2026 - Friday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Karthigai

31 December 2026 - Thursday - Hasta Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Margazhi

27 January 2027 - Wednesday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Thai

24 February 2027 - Wednesday - Hasta Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Masi

23 March 2027 - Tuesday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Panguni

19 April 2027 - Monday - Hastham Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Chithirai

Nomenclature & Significance:


- 'Hastham' is the name of one of the 27 Nakshatras. It is also called as 'Hasta' Nakshatra

- There will be 13 to 14 Hastham Nakshatram Days in a Year.

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Pooram Nakshatra This Month - March 31, 2026 - Pooram Natchathiram Time & Date

Note: Pooram Nakshatra Timings given below is in Indian Standard Time (IST). - Pooram Natchathiram Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

31 March 2026 - Tuesday - Pooram Nakshatra


Time: 3.32 pm (30-3-2026) to 3.42 pm (31-3-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Pooram Natchathiram starts at 3.32 pm IST (on Monday Afternoon - 30 March 2026)

- Pooram Natchathiram ends at 3.42 pm IST (on Tuesday Afternoon - 31 March 2026)

Tamil Month: March 31st is Panguni Maasam 17th Day (Tuesday)

Next Pooram Nakshatra Dates


27 April 2026 - Monday - Pooram Nakshatra
Timing: 11.28 pm (26-4-2026) to 11.33 pm (27-4-2026)
Tamil Month: Chithirai

24 May 2026 - Sunday - Puram Natchathiram
Timing: 7.54 am (23-5-2026) to 7.25 am (24-5-2026)
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

21 June 2026 - Sunday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aani

18 July 2026 - Saturday - Pooram Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aadi

14 August 2026 - Friday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aadi

11 September 2026 - Friday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aavani

8 October 2026 - Thursday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Purattasi

4 November 2026 - Wednesday - Pooram Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aippasi

2 December 2026 - Wednesday - Puram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Karthigai

29 December 2026 - Tuesday - Pooram Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Margazhi

25 January 2027 - Monday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Thai

22 February 2027 - Monday - Pooram Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Masi

21 March 2027 - Sunday - Puram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Panguni

17 April 2027 - Saturday - Pooram Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Chithirai

Nomenclature & Significance:


- 'Pooram' is the name of one of the 27 Nakshatras. It is also called as 'Purva Phalguni' Nakshatra

- There will be 13 to 14 Pooram Nakshatram Days in a Year.

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Sri Nataraja Abhishekam - 6 Dates in 2026-2027 - Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Maha Abhishekam Date

List of 6 dates of Lord Natarajar Abhishekam is given below

9 May, 2026 - Saturday - Chithirai Onam

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 6 pm to 10.30 pm at Kanakasabhai on 9th May

Thiruvonam Nakshathiram in Chithirai Month
- begins at 6.45 pm on 8 May, 2026 - Friday Evening
- ends at 8.12 pm on 9 May, 2026 - Saturday Night

22 June, 2026 - Monday - Aani Thirumanjanam

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 3 am to 6 am at Rajasabhai on 22nd June

Uthiram Nakshatram in Aani Month
- begins at 3.24 pm on 21 June, 2026 - Sunday Afternoon
- ends at 3.44 pm on 22 June, 2026 - Monday Afternoon

Note:
- In Tirunelveli Sri Nellaiappar Temple, Sabapathi Abhishekam is on 21st June (Sunday).
- In Mylapore Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sri Natarajar Pradosha Kaala Abhishekam is on 21st June (Sunday) Afternoon
- In Chidambaram, Aani Thirumanjanam, Aani Uthira Darisanam is on 22nd June (Monday)

26 August, 2026 - Wednesday - Aavani Chaturdashi

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 6 pm to 10.30 pm at Kanaka Sabhai on 26th August

Shukla Paksha Chathurdhasi Tithi (Valarpirai) in Avani Month
- begins at 8.45 am on 26 August, 2026 - Wednesday Morning
- ends at 9.49 am on 27 August, 2026 - Thursday Morning

25 September, 2026 - Friday - Purattasi Chaturdasi

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 6 pm to 10.30 pm at Kanaka Sabhai on 25th September

Shukla Paksha Chathurdhasi Tithi (Valarpirai) in Purattasi Month
- begins at 11.00 pm on 24 September, 2026 - Thursday Night
- ends at 11.01 pm on 25 September, 2026 - Friday Night

24 December, 2026 - Thursday - Arudra Darisanam

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 3 am to 6 am at Raja Sabhai on 24th December

Thiruvathirai Natchathiram in Margazhi Month
- begins at 5.41 am on 24 December, 2026 - Thursday early Morning
- ends at 4.02 am on 25 December, 2026 - Friday early Morning

19 February, 2027 - Friday - Maasi Chathurdhasi

Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Time in Chidambaram: 6 pm to 10.30 pm at KanakaSabhai on 19th February

Shukla Paksha Chathurthasi Tithi (Valarpirai) in Masi Month
- begins at 9.22 am on 19 February, 2027 - Friday Morning
- ends at 7.09 am on 20 February, 2027 - Saturday Morning

5 Sabhas of Sri Natarajar

1) Kanakasabha (Gold) - at Chidambaram (Thillai or Tillai),

2) Velli Sabhai (Silver) at Madurai,

3) Ratnasabha (Ruby) at Tiruvalankadu,

4) Tamrasabha (Copper) at Tirunelveli,

5) Chitrasabha (Pictures) at Kutralam.

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Prathamai Tithi This Month - March 19, 2026 - Prathamai Thithi Time & Date

Note: Prathamai Thithi Timings is in Indian Standard Time (IST). Pradhamai Tithi Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

19 March 2026 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai


Note: Ugadi is celebrated on 19 March, 2026 (Thursday). Ugadi is Telugu & Kannada New Year

Time: 7.12 am (19-3-2026) to 5.51 am (20-3-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Prathamai Tithi starts at 7.12 am (on Thursday Morning - 19-March-2026)

- Prathamai Tithi ends at 5.51 am (on Friday Morning - 20-March-2026)

Note:
- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya



2 April 2026 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai


Time: 7.42 am (2-4-2026) to 8.34 am (3-4-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Prathamai Tithi starts at 7.42 am (on Thursday Morning - 2-April-2026)

- Prathamai Tithi ends at 8.34 am (on Friday Morning - 3-April-2026)

Note:
- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami



Next Prathamai Dates:


18 April 2026 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai
Timings: 5.43 pm (17-4-2026) to 3.44 pm (18-4-2026)

2 May 2026 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Pradhamai - Theipirai
Timings: 10.49 pm (1-5-2026) to 12.51 am (3-5-2026)

17 May 2026 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai
Timings: 2.18 am (17-5-2026) to 11.54 pm (17-5-2026)

1 June 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai
Timings: 2.50 pm (31-5-2026) to 4.49 pm (1-6-2026)

15 June 2026 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai
Timings: 9.29 am (15-6-2026) to 7.03 am (16-6-2026)

30 June 2026 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai
Timing: 6.20 am (30-6-2026) to 8.04 am (1-7-2026)

15 July 2026 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Pradhamai - Valarpirai

30 July 2026 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

13 August 2026 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

28 August 2026 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

11 September 2026 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

27 Septenber 2026 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Pradhamai - Theipirai

11 October 2026 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

26 October 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

10 November 2026 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

25 November 2026 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

9 December 2026 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Pradhamai - Valarpirai

24 December 2026 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

8 January 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

23 January 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

7 February 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

21 February 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

9 March 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Prathamai - Valarpirai

23 March 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

7 April 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Pradhamai - Valarpirai
Note: Ugadi is celebrated on 7 April, 2027 (Wednesday). Ugadi is Telugu & Kannada New Year

21 April 2027 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Prathamai - Theipirai

Nomenclature and Significance:


- Prathamai is the first day after new moon and full moon day
- Prathamai is also called as 'Padyami' / 'Pratipada'
- Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight i.e., waning phase (Moon Light Decreasing)
- Shukla Paksha means bright fortnight i.e., waxing phase (Moon Light Increasing)

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Pradosham March 2026 Date & Time - Prathosam This Month Dates & Timings

16 March 2026 - Monday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - March 16th is Panguni Masam 2nd Day (Monday) - Theipirai

Krishna Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 8.34 am (16-3-2026) to 8.36 am (17-3-2026)

Pradosha Kalam:


Note: In Temples, special Pradosha Kaala Abhishekam, Puja, Deeparadhanai is done to Lord Shiva on the day when Trayodashi Tithi is present in the evening twilight period. Pradosham Kalam is approximately 1.5 hours before and after Sunset (total duration 3 hours). In most Temples in Tamil Nadu Pradosha Shiva Pooja is done from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm IST in the evening

30 March 2026 - Monday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - March 30th is Panguni Maasam 16th Day (Monday) - Valarpirai

Shukla Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 8.07 am (30-3-2026) to 7.28 am (31-3-2026)

Next Pradosham Dates:


15 April 2026 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Chithirai - Theipirai)

29 April 2026 - Wednesday - Pradosham
(Chithirai - Valarpirai)

14 May 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Chithirai - Theipirai)

28 May 2026 - Thursday - Prathosam
(Vaikasi - Valarpirai)

12 June 2026 - Friday - Pradosham
(Vaikasi - Theipirai)

27 June 2026 - Saturday - Shani Prathosam
(Aani - Valarpirai)

12 July 2026 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Ani - Theipirai)

26 July 2026 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Aadi - Valarpirai)

10 August 2026 - Monday - Pradosham
(Aadi - Theipirai)

25 August 2026 - Tuesday - Prathosam
(Avani - Valarpirai)

About Pradosham:


As per Purana, it was during Karthigai Month: Theipirai Trayodashi Tithi Pradosha Kaalam on Saturday, Lord Shiva took the 'Hala Hala Visha' (i.e., the Poison that arose while churning of Milk Ocean by Deva & Asura).

Goddess Parvati stopped the poison in the neck of Lord Shiva. The neck of Lord Shiva turned blue. From then on Lord Shiva is called as 'Nilakanda'. When Devas became happy, Lord Shiva danced in between the horns of Nandi Deva.

Hence Special Puja is done to Lord Shiva on every Trayodasi Tithi Pradosha Kalam. If Pradhosam comes on Saturday it is called as 'Sani Pradosham'.

Next Pradosham Dates:


8 September 2026 - Tuesday - Prathosam
(Aavani - Theipirai)

24 September 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Puratasi - Valarpirai)

8 October 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Purattasi - Theipirai)

23 October 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aippasi - Valarpirai)

6 November 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aipasi - Theipirai)

22 November 2026 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Karthigai - Valarpirai)

6 December 2026 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Karthigai - Theypirai)

21 December 2026 - Monday - Pradosham
(Margazhi - Valarpirai)

5 January 2027 - Tuesday - Pradhosham
(Margazhi - Teipirai)

20 January 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Valarpirai)

3 February 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Theipirai)

18 February 2027 - Thursday - Pradhosam
(Maasi - Valarpirai)

5 March 2027 - Friday - Prathosam
(Masi - Theipirai)

20 March 2027 - Saturday - Sani Pradosham
(Panguni - Valarpirai)

Note:

The dates of Pradosham for the year 2026-2027 given above is as per Tamil Panchangam. In some Temples Prathosam Puja might be held a day earlier or later.

In Sringeri, on the day of on Maha Pradosham: special Rudra Homam, Abhishekam, Deeparadhana are done for Sri Shakti Ganapati

During Pradosham 'Soma Sukta Pradakshinam' of Lord Shiva is done by devotees. In Temples, special Sri Rudra Abhishekam, Pujas, Deeparadhana are done for Lord Shiva and Sri Nandi Deva.

In Tamil Nadu, large number of devotees will have darshan in Madurai Sri Sundareshwarar Thirukovil, Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleshwarar Thirukovil, Mylapore Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Thanjavur Sri Brihadeeshwarar Temple, Tirunelveli Sri Nellaiappar Thirukovil, Thiruvanaikaval Sri Jambukeshwarar Thirukovil and in many Lord Shiva Temples

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