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Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Margashira Masa Ustavams will start on December 02 and end on  December 30.   Important Days  : December -  05, 12, 19, and 26 December 22  – Veda Shaba December 22 – Archaka Sadashu December 23 – Nadaswaram December 26  – Sahasra Ghatabhishekam, Maha Annadanam December 28 – Ratha Yatra Schedule every Thursday During Masotvasams (Timings may differ) 12.05 am to 01.30 am  – Visesha Panchamrutha Seva, Sahasra Namarchana Puja, Swarana Abarana Alamkarana. 1.30 am  to 11.30 am – Sarva Darsanam 11.30 am to 12.00 noon - Rajabhogam 12 noon  to 5 pm – Sarvadarshanam 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm - Visesha Panchamrutha Seva, Sahasra Namarchana Puja, Swarana Abarana Alamkarana. 7.00 pm – Sarva Darshan and Cultural activities.   Other than Thursday’s . 5.00 am to 6.00 am – Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Sahasranamarchana 6.00 am to 11.00 am – Sarva Darshan 11.30 am to 12.30 pm - Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Ashtottara Namarchana 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm – Sarva Darshan 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm - Pancha

  Bhanu Saptami also known as Surya Saptami or Vivaswat Saptami is dedicated to Lord Surya. This Saptami will fall on Sunday. On this day, Surya made his first appearance on the chariot of seven horses. Lord Surya is worshiped on Shukla Paksha Saptami (the seventh day during the waxing phase of the moon in a traditional lunar calendar). Bhanu Saptami is observed in Magh Month (January – February), Falguna Month (February - March), Jyeshta Month (June – July), Kartik Month (November - December), and also in Margashirsh Month (December - January) by different Hindu communities. The main Bhanu Saptami is held in Magh month and is known as Magh Saptami or Ratha Saptami. On this day the Sun god is being worshipped by performing the Mahabhishek after the arrival of sun rays on the Surya Yantra. On the day of Bhanu Saptami, people recite Aditya hrudayam and other Surya stotras which make Surya Dev happy, and in return, they make their devotees healthy forever. Bhanu Saptami is considered very

  Subramanya Shasthi is observed during  Shasthi’ tithi during the Shukla Paksha in the month of ‘Margashira . Lord Subramanya is the Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is also known as Kartikeya and  Murugan. If this day falls on Sunday then it is called Champa Shasthi Subramanya Shasthi is celebrated mainly in South India. Lord Subramanya killed the demon Tarakasura on this day. It is a popular belief that one who worships Lord Subrahmanya on this day is freed from ‘Sarpa  Dosha’.  In Kukke Subramanya temple, Karnataka it is observed with extreme devotion. Things to do  : Devotees wake up at sunrise and take a sacred bath in the holy rivers . They offer milk to a snake that relieves the person from Sarpha Dosha. Special Naivedya Urad Dal is prepared. Devotees observe fast on this day. Only Satvik food is preferable today Special prayers and rituals take in the Subramanya temple Doing charity on this day is considered auspicious. Must read stories relating to Lord Subramanya. 2

This year annual Utsavam in the temple will commence on  November 27 and end on December 12, 2024. F or Telugu Click Here  Schedule and Sevas   November 27  - Night Shesha Vahana Bandi Ustavam November 30  – Laksha Deepotsavam December 01  – Shesha Vahanotsavam December 02  – Aswa Vahanotsavam December 03  – Mayura Vahanotsavam December 04 -  Shesha Vahanotsavam December 05  – Flower Rathotsavam December 06 – Thailayambanjana, Panchami Rathotsavam(Night). December 07 – Champa Shasti Maha Rathotsavam December 08  – Avabrototsavam, Nouka Vihara December 12  – Neeru Bandi Ustavam, Daivagala Nadavali.

  Karthigai Deepam  is the most significant festival that is celebrated with pomp and gaiety at Arunachaleswarar temple. This year Karthikai Deepam falls on December 13,2024. This Karthikai Deepam is celebrated as a ten-day festival and it is widely known as Karthigai Brahmotsavam. 2024 Schedule December 01  – Sri Durgambal on Kamadenu Vahanam (night) December 02  – Sri Pidari Amman on Lion Vahanam (night) December 03  – Sri Vinayaka Swamy on Mooshika Vahanam (night) December 04  – Panchamurthies Siver Vimanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Mooshika, Peacock, Adhikara Nandi, Hamsa, Small Rishaba Vahanam (night). December 05 – Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar Vimana Sun Crescent mount(morning) Panchamurthies, Silver Indra Vimanam (night) December 06  - Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar, Naga Vahanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Simha Vahanam, Silver Anna Vahanam December 07  - Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar, Naga Vahanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Silver Karpagavritcham, Silver Kamadhenu Vah

  Vivah Panchami is a festival that commemorates the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It is celebrated on the ‘Panchami’ of the Shukla Paksha during the month of ‘Margashirsha’. It is a very auspicious day as it marks the ceremonial marriage anniversary of Rama and Sita. Celebrations take place in Lord Rama temples, particularly in the Mithilanchal region and some parts of North India. The day also holds immense significance at Janakpur, in Nepal as it was believed that the ceremony was held here itself. On this Lord Rama visited Janakpur, the birthplace of Goddess Sita. He broke the ‘Dhanush’ (bow) of Lord Shiva in the Swayamvara and was married to Princess Sita. It is celebrated with great fervor in Ayodhya Cultural activities take place in temples This celebration takes place for 7 days. Devotees take holy baths in renowned lakes of Mithilanchal like ‘Dhanushsagar’, ‘Gangasagar’, and ‘Argaza Pond’. 2024 Date: December 06.

  Margashira Masam is the ninth month in the Hindu traditional calendar. Marghashira means the moon enters into Mrugashira Nakshatra. Worshiping Lord Vishnu is highly auspicious this month. Lord Sri Krishna also mentioned this month in the Bhagavat Gita. Devotees observe Margashira Lakshmi vrat on all Thursdays. Devotees observe river baths in sacred rivers. Hemanth Ruth will start this month This month has special Significance in the Vaishnava tradition. Worshipping Goddess Tulasi in this month is considered highly auspicious. Panchamrutha Abhishekam should be performed for lord Vishnu during the Ekadasi days. Margashira Suddha Dwadashi is celebrated as Pushkarini Day in Tirumala. Observing a bath on this is considered auspicious. Must read Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Surya Stotras during this month. As per  Purnimant Calendars(North India), this month starts on  November 16 and concludes on December 15. According to Amavasyant Calendars (South India), this month begins on December 02 an