The Tamil language was created by Murugan; therefore, He is special to Tamil

people. The Nallur and Kathirkamam Murugan Temples in Sri Lanka are unique to
Tamils living there. Those who have left Sri Lanka miss these Temples, and it is a
constant reminder that they are not doing enough to recreate that age old Tamil
Saivite tradition for their children living here. The celebration of the Nallur and
Kathirkamam Festival at the Murugan Temple of North America is an event that
can culturally enlighten the youth to help them understand their roots. In Sri Lanka,
the Annual Festival of Nallur begins on the sixth day after the Julys new moon.
The hoisting of the Holy Flag of the Temple (Kodiyetram) indicates the first day,
and continues for 25 days. Poonkavanam (Thiru Kalyanam) is on the 26th day,
which concludes this annual festival. Everyday, Lord Murugans Holy Vel is
beautifully decorated with an abundance of flowers, and taken around the temple in
procession. The Yalpanam Nallur Kanthaswami Kovil and the Kathirkamam
Kanthan Kovil Annual Festival will be celebrated for two days at the Murugan
Temple on August 12th (Friday) and 13th (Saturday), 2016.
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami of the Kauais Hindu Monastery will
preside over the Nallur Festival (see www.himalayanacademy.com). Kauais
Hindu Monastery is the one and only Hindu Aadheenam in the West propagating
Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
Rajagopuram and Its Piragarams Thirupani: So far Nallur devotees have
contributed generously and their continued support is welcome.

August 13th
Saturday

August 12th
Friday

9:15 AM

Ganapati Homam ($25)

Ganapati Abishekam ($25)

10:00 AM Subramaniya Homam ($25)

Murugan Abishekam ($51)
6:00 pm

Ganapati Sahasranamam ($11)

Ganapati Procession

8:00 AM

Ganapati Puja

8:30 AM

Kavadi ($21)
Pal Kudam ($11; each other family member $1)
Murugan Abishekam ($51)
Talk by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
followed by Bajans (During Murugan Alankaram)
Simultaneous Pujas to Moolavar and Utsavar

11:00 AM Utsavar Ascending to Ratham

Procession and Lunch (Anna Dhanam)

If you are unable to attend, but wish to sponsor an event

or perform Archanas, please fill out the following form
and send it to the address indicated.
Check payable to MTNA
Write on Check For Nallur Festival 2016
Nallur Festival 2016
Murugan Temple of North America
6300 Princess Garden Parkway
Lanham, MD 20706
USA
For Priests to Read Clearly, Please Print
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City_________________State________Zip __________
Country______________Phone____________________
Email________________________________________

Archana ($7) to_______________________________

Coconut Archana ($11) to_______________________
Other Sponsorship for__________________________
(Refer to Agenda for Other Sponsorships)

Love Offering (Donation) for Garlands

Love Offering for Nathaswaram and Thavil
TwoDay Sponsorship (with other expenses) $250
Check Enclosed for $_____________________________
Name

Star

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1:00 pm

Half an Hour Archana at Ratham ($7)

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2:00 pm

Utsavar Descending from Ratham (in Green Alankaaram)

___________________________ _________________

3:00 pm

Nathaswaram and Thavil Kacheri

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4:00 pm

Thiru Kalyanam ($25)

Murugan Procession Inside Temple

CONTACTS
Murugan Temple

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Inpah Siva

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Muthukannu Guruswamy 4104610524

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