Thiruthani is a renowned pilgrimage centre across the country for its famous Murugan temples, which are one of the six prominent abodes of Lord Muruga. Out of all the poojas and rituals carried out in this temple, the New Year celebrations deserve a special mention here.
To the surprise of everyone, the devotees reach the temple atop the hill by climbing the 365 steps, which represent the 365 days in a year.
The devotees started a significant practice of Padi Pooja somewhere around 1917. It has been almost 100 years since devotees of Lord Muruga have been performing the Padi Pooja during every New Year.
Thiruthani Murugan Temple Padi Pooja New Year Celebrations 2018
Eventually, the night before the New Year is a special period during which devotees start doing the Pooja. It will be a divine experience to watch the devotees lighting camphor at every step on the downhill, praising the benevolence of Lord Muruga. And devotees sing a collection of hymns called Thiruppugazh, which praise the glory of Lord Muruga.
Furthermore, it is again a wonder that the number of devotees participating in this Padi Pooja increases year on year. The Pooja starts the previous night, and special anointing and rituals commence exactly at 12 AM to mark the beginning of yet another prosperous year.
Finally, after the Padi Pooja, the devotees worship Lord Muruga atop the hill and offer their prayers.
It is a wonderful ritual to take part in the Padi Pooja at the Thiruthani Murugan Temple during the New Year.
Devotees believe that worshipping all 365 steps in the temple will make their lives more prosperous throughout the following year.
Come and join the delightful celebrations for an amazing New Year at the Padi Pooja of Thiruthani Murugan Temple in 2018!
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