Thiruvannamalai is a sacred geography which celebrates the qualities of Fire, an element of Nature. In Tamil, the word arunam means red or fire, and asalam means hill – hence Lord Siva is believed to reside here as Lord Arunachalesvara, taking the form of Light, keeping the volcanic mountain dormant. The contemporary seer, Maharishi Ramana, hence made Thiruvannamalai as his home. An important local festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai is Deepam, when the volcanic pit of the Annamalai hill top acts as a huge earthen lamp that is lit with tons of ghee. Personalizing this festival, the locals celebrate the entire month by burning lamps in the thresholds of their homes.
Mind-body integration at this sacred geography clears the path to Rest.
He, who destroys,
for his devotees meditating on Him,
the bondage of past karma
as well as the fruit of future deeds;
He who lives in the shrine of Annamalai,
on whose ancient rocky slopes
echo the best of drums,
when the evening moon rests.
Duration: 4 days 3 nights | Start/End Point : Chennai |
Participants - Yoga practitioners | Age - Between 18-45 years |
Date - Jan 25-28 2024 | Destination: Tharangambadi |
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Duration: 6 (+6) hours | Purpose: South Indian Temple Art appreciation |
Participants: Art enthusiasts & connoisseurs | Destinations: Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram |
Date: Dec 3, 10; Dec 17, 24 | Group Size: Min 10- Max 20 registrations only |
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