Aani Uthiram
The day of Uthiram star in the Tamil month of Aani.
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Significance
Lord Nataraja receives six abhishekams (holy baths) in a year. The most special of them, the Aani Thirumanjanam, is held on this day.
How it is celebrated
- Thirumanjanam (holy bath) for Nataraja
- Having darshan (sacred viewing) of Nataraja
Famous places
The Aani Thirumanjanam festival at the Chidambaram Nataraja temple is very special.
Customs can differ from place to place and from family to family.