Prepared by Dr.K.Thilagawathi The word Sivaraatthiri Sivaraatthiri , consists of two words, namely Siva  and raatthiri ;. raatthiri  means night. In Sanskrit, the word Sivam has the meanings like goodness ( nanmai) , auspiciousness ( manggaLam)  and happiness ( inbam) . Hence, Sivaraatthiri is an auspicious night for Lord Siva; it is the night of bliss. On the occasion of Sivaraatthiri ,   being inspired by our devotion to Lord Siva, we fast the whole day and keep vigil at ni

Dear Devotees, The Mahaa Sivaraatthiri Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple on Sunday, 15th of February 2026 (3rd day of Maasi). Schedule: Sunday: 6.00 p.m. - Evening Poojaa 6.30 p.m. - Recital of Sivapuraanam 7.00 p.m. onwards - Devotional songs 9.00 p.m. - Ruthraabishegam 10.00 p.m. - First Yaama Poojaa 10.30 p.m. onwards - Bhajan Monday: 12.00 a.m. - Ruthraabishegam 1.00 a.m. - Second Yaama Poojaa 1.30 a.m. - Recital of Sivapuraanam 2.00 a.m. - Ruthraabis

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