Arudra Darshan 2021

Note – 24-hour clock with local time of Mumbai & DST adjusted for all Muhurat timings (if applicable)

Arudra Darshan is a Tamil festival and this day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Arudra Nakshatram, which is also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, during the Tamil Maargazhi Masam is considered highly auspicious. On this day Arudra Nakshatra also coincides with Pournami.

The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva represents five activities – Creation, Protection, Destruction, Embodiment and Release. In essence, it represents the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. This cosmic dance takes place in every particle and is the source of all energy. Arudra Darshan celebrates this euphoric dance of Lord Shiva.

On this day Nataraj form of Lord Shiva is worshipped during Arunodaya along with holy chanting from Vedas. Being dedicated to Nataraj form of Lord Shiva this day is also considered as the birthday of Lord Shiva. In rest of the India it is Maha Shivaratri which is considered as the birthday of Lord Shiva.