Airavatesvara Temple, located in Darasuram near Kumbakonam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important temple in South India. The temple celebrates several festivals and events throughout the year.
Mahashivratri:
This is one of the most important festivals celebrated in the Airavatesvara Temple. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. The festival usually falls in the month of February or March.
Natyanjali Dance Festival:
This festival is dedicated to Lord Nataraja and is celebrated in the temple in the month of February or March. Classical dancers from all over India gather here to offer their prayers through dance performances.
Arudra Darshan:
This festival is celebrated in December or January and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The highlight of the festival is the abhishekam (holy bath) performed on the deity.
Brahmotsavam:
This is a nine-day festival celebrated in the month of April or May. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple is decorated with lights, and various cultural events and processions are held during the festival.
Adi Pooram:
This festival is celebrated in the month of July or August and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is believed that on this day, the goddess took the form of a young girl and got married to Lord Shiva.
Navaratri:
This is a nine-day festival celebrated in the months of September or October. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her various forms. The temple is decorated with flowers and lights, and various cultural events and processions are held during the festival.
