Pradosham, the auspicious day Shiva delivered the Shiva Sutras to Devi,
is celebrated with Nandi Abishekam and flower Alankar followed by Maha Aarti. Pradosham is usually celebrated twice a month,
on the thirteen day of the lunar cycle.
Following are pictures from
Pradosham on September 26, 2008.
Guru Puja being completed.
Nandi Abishekam begins.
Abishekam with milk being completed.
Abishekam with sandalwood paste being completed.
Light being offered to Nandi.
Offerings for Nandi.
Nandi being dressed with bells.
Nandi being dressed with cloth.
Nandi being dressed with flowers.
Incense being offered.
Abishekam finishes with aarti being offered to Nandi.
Maha Aarti begins.
Fan being offered.
Chanting being offered for final offering of light.