Siddhas, Yogis & Rishis of India

The greatest contribution of India to the world is her material and spiritual science. No civilization, however old it be, has ever attained the level of sophistication, reached by the great ancient Siddhas, Yogis and Rishis of India in material and spiritual science.

What they had was not just intelligence but intuition. They could see, hear or feel beyond the realm of the five senses. They did not need telescopes, microscope or other scientific equipments to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. They only relied on the most powerful instrument in the world the human soul which has it in a latent sense, omniscience and omnipotence.

The earth plane was actually designed as a laboratory for the evolution of souls, so the GOD send us His reprsentatives in the form of Siddhas, Yogis and Rishis to show us the way. This great souls are in every part of the world, but particularly in India and especially in Tamil Nadu, the land of the Mystics.

In India all scientific truths are imbibed in routine life, by explaining them through Puranic Stories. Through tradition or custom, all scientific truths are brought to the stage of implementation in day-to-day life

In this Blog im Decoding the Hindu Sacred Stories, Symbols, Myth, Rituals and Worships for Today`s Modern World Scientifically. Many doubts such as the connection between the Universal Soul, the One God and myriad gods and goddesses, Hindu rituals, practices and their symbolism, the caste system and concepts such as karma, dharma and reincarnation are explained in a simplified and scientific form.

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Quotes about India

Some of the following facts were recently published in a German magazine, which deals with WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA and HINDUISM.

- India invented the Number system 0 to 9.

- The world's first University was established in Takshila in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4 th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

- Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.

- Although western media portray modern images of India as poverty striken and underdeveloped through political corruption, India was once the richest empire on earth.

- The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word "Navigation" is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH.

- The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. British scholars have last year (1999) officially published that Budhayana's works dates to the 6th Century which is long before the European mathematicians.

- Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India . Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11 th Century; the largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Indians used numbers as big as 1053.


- USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century-old suspicion amongst academics that the pioneer of wireless communication was Professor Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.

- Chess was invented in India .

- Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted surgeries like cesareans, cataract, fractures and urinary stones. Usage of anaesthesia was well known in ancient India .

- When many cultures in the world were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley ( Indus Valley Civilisation) .


- The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.

QUOTES ABOUT INDIA

We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made. - Albert Einstein, 1879–1955 (German scientist and humanist)

India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grand mother of tradition. - Mark Twain.

The Indian way of life provides the vision of the natural, real way of life. On the face of India are the tender expressions, which carry the Creator’s hand. - George Bernard Shaw, 1856–1950 (Irish author and literary critic)

If there is one place on the face of earth where all dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India . - French scholar Romain Rolland.


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VIDYA - EDUCATION
Education, which cannot give peace to the soul or cannot give the knowledge of the Self and the inner satisfaction, is not education. Education, which cannot wipe the tears of others, known or unknown, is not education. Education is understanding the situation - leading the life that can make the life, the Life Divine, where the ultimate goal of the life is the God-Realisation.

THREE STAGES OF HUMAN EVOLUTION

- Animal to Man ( Mooladhara to Anahata )
- Man to Man ( Anahata to Ajna )
- Man to Divine ( Ajna to Sahasrara )

GOLDEN AGE / SATYUGAM
During 2012, the Sun, Earth and Karthigai star, will be in alignment resulting in more of the grace light entering the Earth plane. Thereafter, it is predicted that the Karthigai - Lord Murugan energy will be responsible for the transformation of the planet and of the genetic evolution of the human species into Gods and Goddesses status. This energy will allow humans to return to their original blueprint. The most important thing to remember about these new energies is to stay conscious and match our frequency to receieve it through proper worships, rituals, yoga and mystical knowledge according to great siddha masters.

ANCIENT SIDDHA MASTERS
The Siddhas were scientists, particularly in their investigations into chemistry, astronomy, plants, human anatomy and physiology. They applied their extraordinary powers, developed through intensive yogis practices, to research these areas on atomic and universal levels without the use of sophisticated equipment. In the long linege of Siddhas, one does not know when they came into earth's existance. Whether they still exist or are they Ascended masters teaching humanity the various sciences and philosophy, will perhaps, be never known.


SIDDHAS TEACHINGS
In the teachings of the Siddhas the human body is a temple of God. Man is a miniature representation of Paramatma or Supreme Intelligence. The purpose of life is to realize God.To manifest that realization in all planes of existence.

SIDDHAS MEDICINE
Using special salts as well as herbal formulae the Siddhas developed the unique science of rejuvenation, known as "kaya kalpa", which allowed them to prolong their lives until the long term effects of Kriya Kundalini Pranayama and similar yogic practices could complete the process of transformation, bringing about physical immortality.

Siddhas followed the ancient Guru- disciple apprenticeship method. They revealed their secrets to those students whom they felt could be trusted not to misuse the science. The science of Kaya kalpa was limited to those great sages. who were prepared for the uplifting of humanity. Ayurveda came much later as discipline.

SIDDHAS SECRET KNOWLEDGE
The Siddhas had vast knowledge of human anatomy. Their single-minded concentration was unique. It was was achieved with perfection. Their literature on medicine was extensive. The Siddhas were a close-knit community and preferred to preserve their knowledge. They reduced this knowledge to codes and symbols and their literature was steeped in mysticism. Only a Siddha can decode the writings of a Siddha. A beginner could not gain any appreciable knowledge without the Siddha accepting him as a student.

THE SCIENCE OF YOGA
Siddhas such as Thirumoolar, Agastyar, Boganathar, and many more had realized their capacity for experiencing and manifesting the Divine. This was not only limited to the spiritual plane of existence. The Cosmic Spirit would descend into the more lower and gross planes of consciousness, the intellectual, mental, and physical bodies. This for us is a limiting thought as our yogic parasites are not as intense as the Siddha. With progressive surrender of their being , their ego and their very lives the Divine would indeed transform them. With intense practices of various Kriyas, hatha and bhakti yoga, meditation, mantras and Kriya Kundalini Pranayama they merged with the Cosmic Spirit . This was race against time as the natural breakdown of cells, catabolism, had to be reversed to anabolism to prolong the extent of their age. They had to complete the Divine transformation. With Kriya Kundalini yoga and using specific herbal and mineral salts they were able to prolong their youth for the Ultimate transformation.

SIDDHANTHAM
The Universe was created out of a Cosmic Thought . No civilization be it the Inca, Atlantis or Egyptian had such a precise knowledge as the Siddhas. They were proficient in the science of longevity or deathless state, alchemy, medicine and physics.

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Rama Navami ~ the Birthday of Lord Rama

This year Rama Navami fall on 26th March 2026 (IST) and on 27th March 2026 in Malaysia and Singapore. 

The Lord Vishnu incarnated as Rama and led a human life just to show all of humankind how we should lead our lives. Through all the hurdles in His life, he remained the perfect son, the perfect student, the perfect brother, the perfect husband, the perfect friend, the perfect warrior and the perfect king.  Each and every one of His actions is a lesson to us and thus He is the perfect teacher of humankind to this day.

Rama - Your Soul

Sita - Your Mind 

Hanuman - Your Breath 

Laxhmana - Your Awareness 

Ravana - Your Ego 

The Ramayana as a Philosophy of Life: An Inner Journey

The Ramayana is often celebrated as a timeless story of heroism, devotion, and righteousness. Traditionally attributed to the sage Valmiki, it narrates the life and journey of Rama. However, beyond its narrative form, the Ramayana can also be understood as a profound philosophical guide—one that reflects the inner workings of human consciousness and the path toward self-realization.

At its core, the name “Rama” itself carries symbolic meaning. “Ra” signifies light, while “Ma” represents the self. Thus, Rama can be interpreted as “the light within me”—the inner radiance or higher self that resides in every individual.

Rama is said to be born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya. Symbolically, Dasharatha, meaning “ten chariots,” represents the ten faculties of the human body: the five sense organs and the five organs of action. Kausalya, meaning “skill,” signifies the ability to skillfully control and direct these faculties. When a person learns to master their senses and actions with awareness and discipline, the inner light—Rama—is born within.

The birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya, translates to “a place where no war can occur.” Philosophically, this represents a state of inner peace—a mind free from conflict, agitation, and contradiction. Only in such a state can true clarity and inner radiance emerge.

Viewed through this lens, the Ramayana is not merely a story of the past but an ongoing process within each individual. Every character in the epic symbolizes an aspect of our inner being. Rama represents the soul or higher self. Sita symbolizes the mind, while Hanuman represents prana, the life force or breath. Lakshmana stands for awareness and discipline, and Ravana embodies the ego, with its attachments, desires, and pride.

In this inner narrative, when the mind (Sita) is overpowered and “abducted” by the ego (Ravana), the soul (Rama) experiences unrest. The connection between the higher self and the mind is disrupted. To restore this harmony, one must rely on prana (Hanuman)—the breath—and cultivate awareness (Lakshmana). Through conscious breathing and mindful awareness, the mind can be reclaimed and reunited with the soul. In this process, the ego gradually loses its dominance and ultimately dissolves.

This interpretation reveals the Ramayana as an eternal phenomenon—one that unfolds continuously within us. It transforms the epic from a historical or mythological tale into a living philosophy, guiding individuals toward inner balance, self-mastery, and spiritual awakening.

While the traditional narrative emphasizes dharma, duty, and righteous living, this symbolic reading offers an additional layer of meaning. It invites us to look inward and recognize that the true battlefield lies within, and the ultimate victory is the realization of our inner light.

Reading, listening and writing 'Rama' every day will lead you to success. Below is the special Rama mantra reciting by Lord Shiva in Manikarniga Cremation ghat in Varanasi even today. 

'Sri Rama Rama Ramathi, Rame Rame Manoremeh,Sahasra Nama Tathuliyam, Rama Nama Varahnaneh'.

You may recite this mantra every day especially on Navami for prosperity.

~ AncientSiddhaWisdom

'Seetha Rama Hanumantha' !

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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 ๐ŸŒŒ 1. Who Am I & Why Am I Here? In Siddha Tantric Astrology, your soul (Atman) is viewed as a spark of the Supreme Consciousness (Param Porul) — not separate, but temporarily individualized. You are here to experience and balance karma — the energy of your own past thoughts, actions, and emotions — and to evolve into complete awareness of your divine nature. Your birth star (Nakshatra) and planetary alignments (Graha Kootdani) are the blueprint of this karmic energy. They show what lessons your soul chose for this lifetime. 

✨ You are a divine being having a human experience, not the other way around. 
 
๐Ÿ”ฎ 2. What Is Life & Death? According to Siddha and Tantric wisdom, death is not an end but a transition — a movement from one state of consciousness to another. Your subtle body (astral and causal layers) carries the record of your experiences, known as your Akashic imprint, and this becomes the foundation for your next birth. The Thiruvadhirai Nakshatra of Lord Nadaraja represents this Universal Data Field — the Chidambara Rahasiyam, the Cosmic Secret — where every thought and vibration is recorded. The dance of Nadaraja symbolizes how each of these vibrations manifests as new universes and life forms. 

 ๐Ÿ•‰️ 3. Law of Karma Manifestation – The Chidambaram Secret Every thought you emit is a sound-wave of energy that enters the space-consciousness (Akasha Tattva). This energy is recorded by the space intelligence, transferred to your birth star, and from there to the planets that influence your destiny. After due time, these vibrations return to you as karma — circumstances and experiences in your life. 

 ✨ Your present life is your past thoughts in motion; your future is being shaped by your present thoughts. Thus, the mind is your karma factory, and mastering it through mantra, meditation, and conscious living is the highest tantra. 

 ๐Ÿช” 4. Ways to Transform Karma The Siddhas revealed several methods for dissolving or transforming karma: Mantra Shakti – Sound vibrations tuned to your name and chakras realign your frequency with the Universal rhythm. Tarpanam & Ancestor Rituals – Honoring and offering to your departed ancestors harmonizes subtle karmic debts (Pitru Dosha). Planetary Remedies (Graha Shanti) – Invoking planetary beings through ritual, gem therapy, or meditation to balance their energies in your chart. Tantric Worship (Upasana) – Direct communion with deities through sound, form, and breath to awaken your divine consciousness. When karma is purified, the veil between you and your divine source is lifted — this is Self-realization. 

 ๐Ÿ’ฐ 5. Attaining Lasting Wealth and Fulfillment In Tantric Siddha teachings, wealth (Aishwarya) is not merely material. It includes: Dhana – material wealth and prosperity Jnana – wisdom and knowledge Ananda – bliss and contentment Shakti – power and vitality True abundance flows when you are energetically aligned with your soul’s purpose. By balancing the planetary vibrations within and performing karmic cleansing rituals, you open the path for both spiritual and material prosperity. 

 ๐ŸŒบ 6. The Sound of Your Name – Nada Brahmam As you beautifully cited, “All the world is made of sound.” Every syllable of your name holds a vibration that shapes your destiny. By chanting a personalized name mantra, you awaken the divine frequency embedded in your birth energy. This transforms your auric field, attracting positive circumstances and repelling negativity — much like tuning a radio to the right frequency to receive a clear signal. 

 ๐ŸŒ  7. Attaining Universal Wisdom When your karmas are dissolved, your consciousness expands beyond individual identity into Cosmic Awareness (Vishva Chaitanya). This is the state of the Siddha, where you become one with the rhythm of Nadaraja’s dance — witnessing creation and dissolution without attachment. 

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Arudra Darshan ( Chidambara Raghasiam) on 9th Jan 2ร˜19 ~ 12 a.m to 6 a.m.

Arudra Darshan - the Dance of Shiva / Orion Star
~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan www.iksacademy.com



Arudra Darshan is the festival celebrated in the temples of Lord Shiva, among which Chidambaram (Tamilnadu). The image of the dancing Shiva - Nadaraja originated from here. The image of Nadaraja symbolizes activity and stillness together, it's dancing but it's a still dance. He is the unmoved mover, he doesn't move but he moves everything around Him. The term Chidambaram means the sky of consciousness - Chit-am-bara. It is where consciousness originated and he dances and the dancing is the symbol of 
activity. And the activity is not just physical activity but also a mental activity. The 
predawn hours of the Full Moon night in the solar month of Dhanusu with the longest nights in the year, marks the auspicious time for Arudra Darshan. This falls on the day ruled by the star Arudra / Thiruvadhirai (Orion), which designates a golden red, flame, representing Lord Shiva Himself. It is in the form of light that the Lord performs His functions with ecstatic dance. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva is enacted on that day, featuring the revered images of Lord 
Nadaraja and His consort Sivakami decked in regal finery. The deities are taken back to the 
Sanctum Sanctorum. Chidambaram temple houses one of the Pancha Sabhai.e., the fire cosmic dancehalls of Lord Shiva. Abishekam is performed to the Lord on this day. A delicious sweet 
preparation, known as Naivedya and distributed to devotees as prasadam.

Scientists call Arudra "mysterious" and "elusive" in their published works, informally calling this massive orb "the dancing star." 
Hindus might find the name apt - after all, Siva is Nadaraja, 
King of Dance.

Lord Shiva Represent Nadaraja
Lord Shiva's cosmic dance is represented as `Nadaraja' (Lord of dance). The cosmic dance is known as dance of bliss (Anandha Thandavam). Lord Shiva performs five most important functions to keep the world alive. They include creation, protection, destruction, embodiment and saving with grace. Lord Nadaraja's cosmic dance pose represents all these five activities – the hourglass shaped drum held in his upper right hand by the Lord represents the function `creation'; the second right hand gesture symbolising `fear not' represents `protection'; the fire held in the upper left hand represents `destruction'; the second left hand points towards raised foot signifies liberation from successive birth; the foot planted on the earth represents Lord's `embodiment' function; and finally the foot held aloft also symbolises the `grace'. The dwarf demon lies at the bottom of the planted foot signifies ignorance. The flames surrounding the lord represent the universe. The snake found around the Lord's waist signifies yogic energy (kundalini or pranasakti). The cosmic dance form of Lord Nadaraja represents the continuous cycle of creation of soul, protection of soul, destruction of soul, embodiment of soul and liberation of the soul from successive birth. Lord Nadaraja dances with his consort Devi Sivakami. In fact the Lord derives energy from his consort Shakti. ( Shakti means energy).



Cosmic Dance
From puranas we learn that on this holy day Lord Shiva has performed this blissful cosmic dance in front of his two ardent devotees - Vyagrapadha and Adhisesha (Lord Adhisesha is the five headed serpent on whose body Lord Vishnu lays down). The subjects of Lord Shiva also witnessed this dance. They wanted to celebrate this day as `Arudhra Darisanam' or cosmic dance of Lord Nadaraja. They wanted to seek the grace of the Lord for protecting the cosmos with his grace.

The destruction is a part of evolution. Every day we sleep or die to wake up fresh. The ‘shivam’ or the intelligence of God inside us takes care of the need to destroy cells so that new ones are born.


In all Shiva temples there will be sanctum sanctorum for Lord Nadaraja. There will be abhishekam (bathing the prime deity) and pooja for six times in a day in very temples. On the day of Arudhra Darshan there will abhishekam and pooja on the early morning of the full moon night.


The holy shrine Chidambaram (located in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu) is considered as foremost important from Saivites point of view. The prime deity is Lord Nadaraja and his consort Devi Sivakami. The temple's annual festival Margazhi Bhramotsavamwill be celebrated for ten days. It is one of the very important festivals. On this holy day at Chidambaram more than two lakh devotees will congregate to witness tenthday events of Arudhra Darshan, the most important festival. The holy abhishekam and pooja will be performed and the Lord and His consort will be taken as procession. During the procession the devotees (oothuvar) will recite the devotional holy hymns from "Thevaram", "Thiruvasagam" and "Thiruvempavai".



Chidambara Raghasiam

What is Chidambaram Raghasiam 
The only 
ancient temple where Lord Nadaraja is the presiding deity is located in Chidambaram and the unique feature of that temple is the famus "Chidambaram Raghasiam" ( Cosmic Secrets) . The mental activity is started by the dance of syllables or vowels and consonants, 51 in number. And these representatives, 51 sounds or alphabets are displayed to you in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple that the central piece is the dancing Shiva. And his one side is the goddess and the other side is a screen, a curtain and behind the curtain they place this 51 alphabets that are responsible for originating consciousness. So during the services they remove the curtain and ask you this is the secret of Chidambaram (Chidambara rahasyam). They won't explain it to you what it is but there are only 51 golden bilwa leaves which are inscribed the sounds that go to compose consciousness. The idea is if you understand consciousness hidden in the alphabets then you have understood how the world is organized.

Mythology: Lord Nataraja, Lord of Dance, Dance of Destruction
In the deodar forest lived sages who had spent their lives studying the cosmos, seeking the supreme truth. As time passed the sages deluded themselves with self-importance and their heads swelled with pride. They claimed they had renounced the world but secretly they sought all the pleasures of a life of luxury. They preached renunciation but practiced every from of sensual indulgence.

On Arudra day our Moon, Earth and Orion star groups will be in a straight vertical line in their position and help us sending grace light to change our mind and by changing our mind to change our life

To teach the sages a lesson Shiva arrived in the form of a handsome young hermit. Seduced by his beauty the sages and their wives ran after him. The sages held Shiva responsible for their own lack of restraint. They decided to destroy this temptation. With their magic powers they created a tiger, a serpent and a goblin and set them upon Shiva. Shiva skinned the tiger alive, wore the serpent around his neck and laughing, jumped on the goblin and began dancing on his back. This stunned the sages. He continued to dance wildly issuing tremors throughout the world, shaking the heavens and splitting the mountains. The gods abandoned the heavens to see the dance. As Shiva danced the sages realized that Shiva had flayed the tiger of their ambition, tamed the serpent of their passion and crushed the goblin of their ego. His dance captured the rhythm of life, the cosmic cycle of generation, organization and destruction. It encapsulated the essence of cosmic truth or santana dharma.


In his hands Shiva as Lord Nadaraja holds a drum that makes the final sound of death as well as the primeval vibrations of life. In his left hand Nadaraja holds Agni, a fire that burns and destroys yet also illuminates and energizes. Around him is a fiery prahabhamandala, which is the great wheel of samsara filled with the infinite cycle of births and rebirths. The sages looked at Shiva in awe. He came be known as Shiva Nadaraja the lord of Dance.

Did You Know ?
Arudra is the star that names one of the 27 lunar mansions of Hindu astrology. It is known as Shiva's star, a cosmic representation of His third eyes, red and intense.

Called Betelgeuse in the West (a medieval Arabic name), it fascinates and consternates modern astronomers. Though it is one of the most studied of suns, it defies description, as it changes in brightness, size and even shape with rythmic gusto.

Scientists call Arudra "mysterious" and "elusive" in their published works, informally calling this massive orb "the dancing star." Hindus might find the name apt - after all, Siva is Nataraja, King of Dance.

Arudra is part of the constelation of Orion, shinning as the brightest red star in the sky. Because of its blazing choreography, there is no certainty about the latest calculations point to around 600 light-years. Siva's star is colosal. For sake of camparison, if it were the size a football stadium, Earth would be a spec of dust, and the Sun no larger than a mango.



Arudra is nearing a transitional point in its evolution. Tomorrow, perhaps, or several thousand years from now - it will enter a supernova stage. In that act, marking the height of his cosmic performance, Arudra will convert most of itself into light and cosmic rays, sending its energy out to the universe in a blinding flash. When it will outshine the full moon in our sky for months and be visible even during the day.

After that, Arudra will be a small neutron star, unimaginably dense, spinning incredibly fast. Just a cup of matter from a neutron star's core weighs more than all the mountains of the Himalas combined.

Hinduism Today Magazine, pg. 14 - April/May/June 2011
http://www.hinduismtoday.com/

Mantra to chant at the time of the birth of Shiva during the Arudra Darshan day is Om / Hmmm SiVaYaNaMa to help you to get rid of your old consciousness and establish a divine consciousness.


Ya Na Va Si Ma
Ya Na Va Si Ma 
Ya Na Va Si Ma

Karthigai Deepam Festival is on 1ร˜ December 2ร˜19 for IST

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Thirukarthigai/Karthigai Deepam comes on the tamil month Karthigai (mid November - mid December) on Pournami day (Full moon day). Throughout the month lamps are lit in the front of the house in the evening. On the Thirukarthigai / Karthigai Deepam day the whole house is decorated with the oil lamps. Thiruvannamalai is famous for Karthigai Deepam. Karthigai is on 1ร˜th December 2ร˜19 for IST.

Story behind Karthigai







Once Brahma and Vishnu due to the ego started arguing with each other " who is the greatest". Both claimed to be the greatest, instead of doing their duty. At that time the God Shiva appeared in the form of fire and told them whoever finds the top or bottom of the fire is the greatest. Brahma took the form of Annam (a bird) and tried to find the top of the frle pillar. Vishnu took the form of Varaha( giant pig) and tried to see the bottom of the pillar. As the God has no limit in his size or power, both of them could not see either top or bottom of the fire. When their ego went down and they prayed the God, He appeared before them. The day in which the God appeared as a pillar of fire is Thirukarthigai / Karthigai Deepam. Lord Shiva appeared as a hill (Arunachala Hill) at Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. Indeed, the very names `Tiruvannamalai' and `Arunachala' translate as `holy fire hill.' The Shivalinga in the temple here is the agni linga. The tiny lamps lit during the Karthigai festival (Karthigai Deepam) are believed to be the miniature replicas of the fire linga.

                                                                      

On this day, with specific astrological configuration, a special light splashes the entire earth plane with a karma dissolving light. Only the sages and evolved being can see this light as it is of a different frequency than what the human eye can detect. To replicate this spiritual happening a huge lamp is lit on the top of the mountain with several thousands of gallons of oil, hand carried by pilgrims coming from all over India. This viradham indicates the non measurable infiniteness of the God and shows that the God is the light that will drive away our ignorance. Lamps are lit in the houses to pray His "Jyothi Swarupam".

Another popular legend is that the day is the birthday of Lord Muruga.
Lord Muruga, also known as Skanda, Subrahamaniya and Kartik, was born as six different babies to Lord Shiva. The six babies were looked after by the Six Karthigai stars and the six children were later joined to a single force by Goddess Parvati.

Krittika is the six stars or the Pleiades cluster. As Muruga was born as six different babies and later joined into one He is popularly known as Aarumugan in Tamil culture.


The Ritual
On Thirukarthigai, clean your houses and draw kolam (rangoli) in the front of the house. Then place the lamp on it during Sun set. Before that, the lamps (Agal) must be placed in the pooja and lighted. After deeparathana is done yo can put the lamps in different places in the house. People of Tamil Nadu celebrate Karthigai Deepam for three days. Some people celebrate it, extending from the Deepavali festival. The number of lamps is doubled every day from the day of Diwali and they end up with numerous lamps on the day of Karthigai Deepam.

Guidelines for lighting lamp

· Ghee/ Sesame Oil or a mixture of oil and ghee can be used to light the lamp.

· Lamp is always a good omen – if someone gifts you a lamp, accept it whole-heartedly. If the lamp flickers, it is an auspicious sign.

· Always smear the lamp with vermillion and sandal powder.

· Offer flowers to the lamp.

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Arunachala Temple at Thiruvanamalai


Don’ts for lighting lamp

· Never place and light a lamp in the south direction. It will bring inauspicious events...

· After lighting the lamp don’t rub the excess oil on your hair; (it will make you loose your wealth) general belief. Also rubbing in your own dress is also not good. So keep a piece of cloth in your pooja room and rub the excess oil in it.

· Never keep any lamp directly on the kolam. Always keep it on a plate ( can be brass, silver not steel).

· If you like keep a few grains of raw rice below the lamp - this is necessary only when you do vilakku poojai etc & not necessary every day.

· Do not use Groundnut Oil.




Let the light of Karthigai Deepam illuminate the darkness of ignorance and unhappiness and bring in enlightenment to our lives with joy and prosperity to start the much awaited Golden Age.
~ VIJAYAKUMAR ALAGAPPAN www.iksacademy.com