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Austin Hindu Temple and Community Center 9801 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX - 78724 - (Ph. 512-927-0000)

Arudra Darshan January 8th, 2012 - Sunday

Arudra Darshan Significance Arudra Darshan commemorates the occasion

when Lord Shiva manifested himself to his devotees as Nataraja (Dancing Siva). The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva as Nataraja represents creation, protection, destruction, embodiment and release. This event is celebrated during Margazhi month, on the day of Thiruvadhirai star and Poornima, full moon, in all Shiva Temples in India.

There are five natya sabhas (Pancha Sabhas) in Tamil Nadu, where Shiva’s dance is depicted as an important deity. Chidambaram houses Kanakasabha (The Hall of Gold). The other four Halls are Velli Sabha (The Hall of Silver) at Madurai, Ratnasabha (The Hall of Rubies) at Tiruvalankadu, Tamrasabha at Tirunelveli (The Hall of Copper), and Chitrasabha (The

Hall of Artwork) at Kutralam.

Program Details

09:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Ekaadasa Dravya Sahitha Rudra Abhishekam, Lord Ganesha Abhishekam, Alankaaram and Thiruvempavai Paaraayanam, Aarudra Darshan, Pallaki Seva; Lord Nataraja Archana, Manthrapushpam, Mahamangala Harathi, Gaanam, Theerthprasad

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Thiruvempavai Paaraayanam, Aarudra Darshan, Pallaki Seva; Lord Nataraja Archana, Manthrapushpam, Mahamangala Harathi, Gaanam, Theerthprasad

For additional Information and Pooja Sponsorship, please contact Austin Hindu Temple (512) 927 0000

Or visit www.austinhindutemple.org