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we have arranged two 5 tier traditional golu steps with centre of ammavaru backup. Along with it we have showcased 16 themes this year.
1. Om enum pranava manthiram 🕉 - This was the leela of Bhagavan Shiva as he is Omkara himself but at that time he did leela. Lord subramanya taught the meaning of OM/pranava mantra to lord Shiva. Here we showcased aarupadi veedu along with some famous murugan temple which will be in shape of OM in tamilnadu,kerala,karnataka,Andhra map.

2. Vaikundam ⚛️ - Seven doors of Vaikuntha are like seven chakras of human body (Muladhara, Svadishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrara). One can see Bhagwan Vishnu only after opening this seven doors.

3. Trimurti - Moondru lokam showcased here (brahmalokam, kailayam/Sivalokam, Vaikundam/Vishnulokam)

4. Meenakshi sundareshwarar thirukalyanam - with blessings from trimurti

5. Life journey occasions - Showcased My life occassions from marriage to till now.

6. Tamil month festivals - From chithirai to panguni we have highlighted most of festivals we used to celebrate. Also Christmas which is my another favorite season to decor.

7. Chidambaram natyanjali - The spectacular annual dance festival “Natyanjali” is celebrated during the evening of Mahashivaratri in the months of February and March at Chidambaram. Chidambaram is also known as the “city of the cosmic dancer “ as it is home to the “Arulmigu Thillai Natarajar Temple”, built in the 10th century by the Chola Dynasty.

8. Athivarathar tharisanam -Athi varadhar (idol made up of fig tree wood) is the authentic idol of the varadharajar perumal kovil. The present day varadharajar perumal idol in the sanctum sanctorum (Garba griha) is not the original idol of the temple. It has been brought from the place of pazhya seevaram. There was a story behind the immersion of Athi varadhar in the temples pond and replacement of the idol.

The idol of Athi varadhar was made by lord bharma. Before the commencing the origination of universe, bhramadeva had decided to conduct yaagam (offerings) in kanchipuram to happen the things in a proper manner.

The Deity of Athi Varadar is one among the four Deities of Lord Varadaraja worshiped by Brahma. In the Satya-yuga this Deity was carved out of Fig tree wood by Vishwakarma. This was the mula-vigraha worshiped in the sanctum of the Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal Temple until the early 16th century. Due to the Muslim invasion, the Athi Varadar vigraha was immersed inside the sacred pushkarani of the temple secretively and the truth was known only to one family.

For forty long years, the temple had no Deity for worship thus no puja happening in the temple. The two brothers in the Dhatacharya lineage under whose authority the Deity was hidden, passed away thus taking away the secret forever. Their two sons tried their best to bring back the Deities to Kanchipuram. One Madhwa devotee brought the utsavar back from the Udayar Palayam forest and utsavar puja began.

Unable to locate the original Deity of Athi Varadar, the authorities of the temple decided to install the Deity made out of stone and thus the Deity was brought from the Padma Giri in Pazayaseevaram located approximately 30 kms from Kanchipuram. This Deity was known as Devaraja Perumal and was worshiped by Athri Rishi. He very much resembled Athi Varadaraja. Pazayaseevaram is located on the confluence of Payasvini, Vegavathi and Bahunadhi rivers.

Around 1709 the pushkarani of the temple was emptied and Lord Athi Varadar was seen at the base of the sacred tank. The authorities then decided to take the vigraha out only once in forty years for 48 days and keep Him back.

This Deity is kept safely inside the Ananta Sarovar the temple pushkarani of Varadaraja Temple in Kanchipuram for forty years. Only once in forty years, the Deity is brought out for the darshan for 48 days. The next darshan would be in 2059

9. Hariyum sivanum onnu ♒️ - Lord Ayyappa is a very popular Hindu deity which is mainly worshipped in South India. It is believed that he was born out of the union between Lord Shiva and the mythical Mohini who is also regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, Ayyappa is also called as ‘ Hariharan Puthiran’ which means the son of both Hari or Vishnu and ‘ Haran’ or Shiva.

10. Temple street bazaar - Shops near to temple to buy pooja items, idly shop, Tailor shop, puttu shop, Chettiar thatha Patti supermarket, flower shop, rice mandi/Groceries store

11. Ayodhya ramar temple with garuda sevai utchavam - Kothandaramar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Vaduvur, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu India. It is dedicated to Rama the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu.The temple is glorified by Maharishi Valmiki and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition. This temple is called as the Dakshina Ayodhya(Ayodhya of South India). This temple one of Pancha Rama Kshethrams. All these temples are said to be particular locations mentioned in Ramayana. Inspired with this we have created this theme in our golu(garuda sevai utchavam which will happen in this temple each year) with ayodhya ramar.

12. Navagrahams - solar system created with motor which will rotate and prepared this concept to mean everything happening with navagrahams rotation

13. Ainthinai - There are five Thinais which are called Ainthinai and each of these have their own god or goddess, occupation, people and cultural life which is related to the environmental conditions of that region. The five Thinais are:
Kurunji - hilly or mountain region
Mullai - Forest or pastoral region
Marutham - Fertile riverine valley
Neythal - Coastal region
Paalai - Desert region

14. Life in a day in chennai for us - showcased how is our day/weekend in chennai

15. Theme/amusement park - Handmade created rides with motor and each will rotate ☺️ done this year especially for kids to enjoy it

16. 63 nayanmars - The Nayanmars were a group of 63 tamil hindu saints living during the 6th to 8th centuries CE who were devoted to the Hindu god Shiva

Last but not least once again happy navaratri to all 🙏🤗🥰🕉🔯

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