Mumbai: Panguni Uthiram is one of the most auspicious and significant dates in the Tamil Calendar. A number of glorious events took place on this day and hence it is of great importance.
The day is observed in the twelfth and the last month of the Tamil calendar known as Panguni when Uthiram Nakshatram (Uttara Phalguni) prevails.
According to drikpanchang, Panguni Uthiram Tithi began at around 7:27 am on March 30 and will end at 6:31 am on March 31st.
It is believed that Goddess Gauri (Parvati / Durga) entered matrimony with Lord Shiva in Kanchipuram on this day and hence it is also known as Gauri Kalyanam day. On this day, even Lord Murugan (Kartikeya - son of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva) tied the nuptial knot with Devayanai. Devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Murugan to offer prayers and celebrate the auspiciousness of this divine marital union.
On this day, Uthiram Nakshatram coincides with full moon day.
Besides divine marriages, this day also marks the emergence of Lord Ayyappa (son of Lord Shiva and the Mohini avatar of Lord Vishnu).
Moreover, it marks the emergence of Goddess Mahalakshmi, who made her presence felt during the Samudra Manthan or Kshirasagara Manthan when the Devas and the Asuras were churning the ocean to derive the nectar of immortality.
The day is observed in the twelfth and the last month of the Tamil calendar known as Panguni when Uthiram Nakshatram (Uttara Phalguni) prevails.
Note - 24-hour clock with local time of City of London & DST adjusted for all Muhurat timings (if applicable)
Panguni Uthiram 2018
is an important day for Tamil Hindus. It is observed in Panguni month when Nakshatra Uthiram or Uttara Phalguni prevails. Panguni is the twelfth and last month in Tamil Calendar. Panguni month is known as Meena month in other solar calendars.On this day Nakshatram Uthiram coincides with full moon and it is believed that most divine marriages took place on this day. The marriage of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, Goddess Deivayanai and Lord Murugan, Goddess Sita and Lord Rama was conducted on Panguni Uthiram day.As Sri Deivayanai married Lord Subramanya on this day, it is an important festival for Lord Subramanya devotees. On this day, devotees flock in hundreds to all Murugan temples. It is believed that Goddess Parvati in the form of Gowri married Lord Shiva in Kanchipuram and because of this belief this day is also celebrated asThis day is also known as Mahalakshmi Jayanti as on this day Goddess Mahalakshmi incarnated on the Earth during legendry churning of the Milky Ocean. Churning of Milky Ocean is also known as Ksheera Sagara Manthan. This day is also celebrated as. Lord Ayyappan was born due to union of Lord Shiva and Mohini, the female form of Lord Vishnu.Panguni Uthiram is also spelled as
Paal Kudam/Paal Kavadi procession starting time: 6.00am onwards Selavu/Chariot Kavadi procession starting time : 6.00am onwards Last Kavadi to reach temple by 10.00pm. Paal Kudam/Kavadi registration will start from 7th Mar 2018.
We look forward to your valuable contribution and participation during the Panguni Uthiram 2019. Please issue your contribution via cheque, attention to: “Holy Tree Sri Balasubramaniar Temple” and you may either pass it over to temple counter or mail it to our temple.
We do accept cash donations as well at our temple counter and please collect your receipt for your valuable contribution
We Thank you for making Panguni Uthiram a Special Event in our calendar.
From: Organising Committee of HolyTree Sri Balasubramaniar Temple
