Hindu festival of Aarudra Darisanam

Aarudra Darisanam

Arudhra Darshan is a significant Shaivite festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi, marking the cosmic dance (Ananda Tandava) of Lord Shiva in his form as Nataraja. The festival is observed when the star Arudhra aligns with the full moon, making it astronomically and spiritually important. It is primarily celebrated in Shiva temples, especially in Chidambaram Devotees prepare a special offering called Thiruvadirai Kali and perform rituals.