Aani Thirumanjanam is celebrated on June 22, 2026 (Monday).
In Thillai Chidambaram ten day Aani Uthira Darusanam Festival begins on 13 June (Saturday) with Kodiyetram
On June 22, Maha Abhishegam for Lord Nataraja will be start at around 3 am in the early morning. Aani Uthira Dharisanam will be at around 2 pm noon IST on June 22nd
Chidambaram Schedule:
The important dates of 10 day festival in Chidambaram is given below.
13 June 2026 (Saturday)
-- Morning: 7.30 am to 8.30 am - Mithuna Lagnam - Dwajarohanam (Kodiyetram)
-- Night: Thanga, Velli Manjam - Panchamurthi Veethi Ula
14 June 2026 (Sunday) - Night - Velli Chandra Prabhai Vahanam
15 June 2026 (Monday) - Night - Thanga Surya Prabhai Vahanam
16 June 2026 (Tuesday) - Night - Bhootha Vahanam (Silver)
17 June 2026 (Wednesday) - Night - Velli Rishabha Vahanam
18 June 2026 (Thursday) - Night - Gaja (Yaanai) Vahanam (Silver)
19 June 2026 (Friday) - Night - Thanga Kailasa Vahanam
20 June 2026 (Saturday) - Night - Bhikshadanar in Golden Chariot
21 June 2026 (Sunday) - Morning - Maha Rathotsavam (Therottam)
-- Morning: 4.30 am to 5 am - Rishaba Lagnam - Ratha Yatra Daanam
-- Night: Special Laksharchanai will be held at Raja Sabai
22 June 2026 (Monday) - Aani Thirumanjanam
-- Maha Abhishekam at around 3 am IST (early morning)
-- Aani Uthiram Darisanam at around 2 pm Noon IST
23 June 2026 (Tuesday) - Night - Muthu Pallakku
Maha Abhishekam:
On June 21st Night, at the end of Therottam, Lord Nataraja (Shiva), Goddess Sivakami will be brought in procession to Raja Sabhai (Thousand Pillared Mandapam) and Laksharchanai will be held.
On June 22nd early morning Maha Abhishegam to Lord Natarajar will be performed with Thiruneer, Milk, Curd, Honey, Panchamirtham, Sandal etc . Note: Abhishegam to Lord Nataraj will be performed only 6 times per year.
List of 6 Abhishekam Days in Chidambaram for Lord Natarajar are Chithirai Onam (at Kanakasabhai), Aani Thirumanjanam (at Rajasabhai), Aavani Chaturdashi (at Kanaka Sabhai), Puratasi Chaturdasi (at Kanaka Sabhai), Aarudra Abhishekam (at Raja Sabhai), Maasi Chaturdashi (at KanakaSabhai).
Aani Uthira Darisanam:
At around 10 am, Lord Natarajar will bless devotees with Thiruvabaranam (Sacred Jewels) Alankaram. Special Deeparadhanai, Rahasya Pujai will be held to Lord Nataraja. At around noon, Pancha Murthi Thiruveedhiula will take place.
Then Lord Nataraja, Goddess Sivakami will proceed to from Raja Sabha to Chit Sabha and bless devotees with Gnanakasa Chit Sabha Pravesa Kaakshi Aani Uthira Darisanam
Nomenclature:
-- 'Aani' is the name of the Tamil month which is between June-July.
-- 'Thirumanjanam' means 'Abhishegam'.
-- 'Uthiram' is the name of the Nakshatra
Next Year Aani Thirumanjanam:
In 2027, Aani Thirumanjanam is on 9 July, 2027 (Friday)
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