‘Annabhishekam’ performed at Big temple and at Gangaikondacholapuram temple
Devotees celebrated the 'Annabhishekam' ritual at major Shiva temples in Thanjavur and Ariyalur, where deities were anointed with cooked rice and offerings. The event, held on the full moon day of Aippasi, concluded with the distribution of prasadams.
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Documents a significant cultural and religious practice that maintains community traditions in the region.
‘Annabhishekam’ performed at Big temple and at Gangaikondacholapuram temple left The Shiva lingam at the Big Temple in Thanjavur covered with rice, vegetables, fruits and flowers on the occasion of ‘Annabishekam’ on Sunday. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tw92w7/article71623576.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261025-WA0138%201.jpg TIRUCHI The ‘Annabhishekam’, a rice anointing ritual was performed at the famous Sri Brihadeeswarar temples in Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram in Ariyalur district as well as in other Shiva temples across the central region on Sunday.
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