Join Us for Tiruvempavai!
The sacred festival of Lord Nataraja, Tiruvempavai is celebrated in the auspicious early hours.
Lord Nataraja – The Cosmic Dancer and the Symbolism of His Posture
Lord Nataraja, the dancing form of Shiva, represents the dynamic cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Every element in His posture conveys a profound spiritual principle.
Upper right-hand in Abhaya mudra signifies blessings betokening preservation.
Lower left-hand gesturing downwards towards the holy feet, signifies refuge.
Upper right-hand holding Damaru signifies ongoing Creations.
Upper left hand holding Flame signifies Dissolution.
Left leg lifted up signifies grace and liberates the souls from bondage.
Right leg standing on the demon Muyalakan (Apasmara) purusha signifies ignorance of the soul which is earth bound, Thus, He indicates mastery over ego and desires.
The Circle of Fire represents Consciousness or Caitanya.
The All-devouring form looming above is Mahakala – The Great Time.
The Cobra around the waist is Kundalini Shakti.
Join us as we worship the sublime King of Cosmic Dance with traditional Tamil songs and early morning puja.
Sponsorships and Blessed Prasadam
If you would like to help sponsor the festival, please click on the button below to view available sponsorships. Sponsorships help to cover the cost of fruits, milk, ghee, flowers and garlands offered during the puja and abhishekam. In gratitude for your kind offering, we will give you blessed and energized prasadam from the event.
For some sponsorships, we will include your name in the sankalpam chanted before the event. The sankalpam is a Sanskrit statement recited before any major puja or homa. When your name is recited in the sankalpam, it creates a subtle energetic bond between you and the puja or homa, bringing divine blessings to you and your family.
All sponsors receive blessed and energized prasadam from the event. Blessed prasadam usually includes small packets of kumkum and/or vibhuti as well as special items like a blessed thread, yajna raksha, or other holy items. Please read the sponsorship descriptions carefully to understand whether sankalpam is included and what kind of prasadam will be given. If you are not able to attend the festival physically, the prasadam will be mailed to you.
