Arudhara Darshan, or Ardra Darshanam is an auspicious day associated with Lord Shiva in Tamil Hindu culture. Arudhara Darshan 2012 date is January 8. The festival is celebrated with fervor in Lord Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu,
Singapore, Malaysia, and and in other parts of the world with Tamil speaking population. The festival is mainly associated with the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva and celebrates Shiva’s cosmic dance. Australia
Arudhara Darshan falls on the full moon day or a day later in the Tamil month of Marghazhi (December – January).
Arudhara Darshan is of great importance at the
and marks the conclusion of Margazhi Brahmotsavam. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
Ardra Darshanam is celebrated with fervor at the
Tiruvaalankaadu Temple, Nellaiappar temple, Kutralanaathar temple, Tiruvarur Temple, and in several other Lord Shiva shrines across the globe. Kapaaleeswarar Temple
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