Thirukarthigai Deepa Utsavam was grandly celebrated at Sree Tirumalagiri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, JP Nagar, Bangalore. On November 26th 2015, Special alangaram was performed to Moolavar and Utsavar. Later in the evening Thirukarthigai Deepam was lit in all the sannadhis of temple and witnessed the burning of Sokkapanai. Perumal along with His Consorts had Thiruveethi Purappadu. Many Bakthas participated and received the blessings of Divyadampathis. Karthigai Festival is also called as “the Festival of Lights”. This falls in the Tamil month of Karthigai when the star Krithigai is on the ascendant which usually occurs on full moon day.
The following are the photos taken during the occasion:
Courtesy: Sri Rajesh Parthasarathy