Aani Thirumanjanam 2025 Date & Info - Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Temple Aani Uthiram Darisanam Festival Schedule

Aani Thirumanjanam is celebrated on July 2, 2025 (Wednesday).

In Thillai Chidambaram ten day Aani Uthira Darusanam Festival begins on 23 June (Monday) with Kodiyetram

On July 2, 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 July 2nd

Chidambaram Schedule:

The important dates of 10 day festival in Chidambaram is given below.

23 June 2025 (Monday)

-- Morning: am to am - Lagnam - Dwajarohanam (Kodiyetram)

-- Night: Thanga, Velli Manjam - Panchamurthi Veethi Ula

24 June 2025 (Tuesday) - Night - Velli Chandra Prabhai Vahanam

25 June 2025 (Wednesday) - Night - Thanga Surya Prabhai Vahanam

26 June 2025 (Thursday) - Night - Bhootha Vahanam (Silver)

27 June 2025 (Friday) - Night - Velli Rishabha Vahanam

28 June 2025 (Saturday) - Night - Gaja (Yaanai) Vahanam (Silver)

29 June 2025 (Sunday) - Night - Thanga Kailasa Vahanam

30 June 2025 (Monday) - Night - Bhikshadanar in Golden Chariot

1 July 2025 (Tuesday) - Morning - Maha Rathotsavam (Therottam)

-- Morning: am to am - Lagnam - Ratha Yatra Daanam

-- Night: Special Laksharchanai will be held at Raja Sabai

2 July 2025 (Wednesday) - Aani Thirumanjanam

-- Maha Abhishekam at around 3 am IST (early morning)

-- Aani Uthiram Darisanam at around 2 pm Noon IST

3 July 2025 (Thursday) - Night - Muthu Pallakku

Maha Abhishekam:

On July 1st 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 July 2nd 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 2026, Aani Thirumanjanam is on 22 June, 2026 (Monday)

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