Brahmotsavam - Sri Sivan Temple :: Singapore

Thirukalyanam (Holy Wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi)
The celestial wedding of Shiva and Parvathi will be one of the highlights of Brahmotsavam in
all Shiva temples.
Yagasalai Poojai (Erecting a temporary sanctified
abode with fire pits)
Yaagasalai is a temporary sanctified abode with one or
several fire pits or Homa Kundams constructed during
the Brahmotsavam. Every day the prayers are
performed and offerings are made.
Koluvai (Placing the Deities in the Kolu Mandapam)
During Brahmotsavam, the Lord holds court in the main
temple, after being taken around in a procession and the Naivedyam will be performed here
by the priests.
Choornabhishekam ( Sandalwood powder paste anointment)
Choornabhishekam involves bathing of the Lord and his consort after anointing them with
sandalwood powder. This is done on the morning of the ninth day of the Brahmotsavam. It is
believed that the sandalwood powder has the power of clearing obstacles from one's path.
Devatha Visarjanam (Seeing off the deities)
On the last day of Brahmotsavam, the ritual of seeing off the divinities and sages is called
Devatha Visarjanam. It is performed after the daily Archana. Lord Brahma is praised for
organising the utsavam in a special prayer.
Dikdevatha Visarjanam (seeing off the deities of eight directions)
The ritual of seeing off the deities belonging to the
eight directions is called “Dikdevatha Visarjanam”.
Avarbitha Snanapnam (Special bathing on the last
day)
“Avarbitha Snapanam” is performed on the last day
before the lowering of the flag. It is the process of
bathing the Asthradevar (Lord and Goddess) with the
holy water which is sprinkled on the devotees.
Theerthavari (Sprinkling of Holy Water )
The sprinkling of the holy water on the devotees called
is called “Theerthavari” (sprinkling of holy water).
Dwajavarohanam (Lowering of the flag)
“Dwajavarohanam” or lowering the flag (hoisted on the first day of Brahmotsavam) is carried
out finally on the last day.