The Avani Chaturdashi Nataraja Maha Abhishekam is one of the six major abhishekams performed annually for Lord Nataraja at the Kailasa Seattle Chidambaram temple on Saturday, Sep 06 from 6:00AM.
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The Significance:
Cosmic Connection: In Seattle Chidambaram, Lord Nataraja is worshipped as the cosmic dancer, representing the five divine actions of creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and salvation. The six annual maha abhishekams symbolize the daily six pujas performed by the gods, with one day for the gods being equal to one year for humans.
Auspicious Time: The Avani Chaturdashi abhishekam is considered a powerful ritual that aligns devotees with the cosmic energies of the divine dance.
The Rituals and Ceremonies:
The Maha Abhishekam: The main ritual is the great anointing ceremony for the deities, Lord Nataraja, Goddess Sivakamasundari, Lord Shiva and SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam. This is a very elaborate process involving a variety of sacred substances
Arathrikam Puja: The ceremonies conclude with the final Aarthi, followed by a Arathrikam/deeparadhana (waving of lamps).
Devotional Significance for Attendees:
Spiritual Cleansing: Witnessing the bathing of the deity with sacred substances is believed to cleanse the devotee of their sins and negative karma.
Alignment with Cosmic Rhythms: Lord Nataraja's dance represents the five cosmic actions. By participating in this ritual, devotees align themselves with these cosmic rhythms, bringing balance and harmony into their lives.
Blessings and Prosperity: Devotees believe that attending the abhishekam on this specific day brings blessings for health, wealth, and spiritual enlightenment.
Triumph of Devotion: The ritual serves as a reminder of the power of unwavering faith and surrender to the divine, mirroring the cosmic dance that brings about both creation and dissolution.
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