On January 10, 2009, a rare abishekam and alankar for Nataraja was performed in celebration of Arudra Festival. This offering was completed to honor the day Nataraja (dancing Shiva) appeared to Patanjali.
Following are pictures from Arudra Festival on Jan 10, 2009.
Nataraja with beautiful alankar.
Abishekam (holy bath) of Nataraja begins.
A closer look!
Abishekam with milk being completed.
Abishekam with sandalwood being completed.
Vibhutti (holy ash) being offered.
Arati being completed.
Alankar being completed.
Significance of Arudra Festival being explained while alankar is done.
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