Nanjangud Girija Kalyana Mahotsava

Nanjangud Girija Kalyana Mahotsava Date and Timings, Ticket Cost, Online Booking

• This festival is held for eight days.
• Girija Kalyanam will be performed in the month of Mithuna, i.e., July. It begins on Amavasya of Ashada month.
• Grand celebration of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage.

Girija Kalyana Mahotsava

The story of the Girija Kalyana tells of Lord Shiva’s marriage to Parvati. Hindus place great importance on the heavenly marriage Girija Kalyana because they feel that participating in these rites bestows significant religious merit and qualities upon participants. Numerous Shiva temples around the nation host it. The Hindu priest performed the wedding ritual Vedic customs and offered poojas to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathi. Following the marriage ritual, women offered rice and flowers to the idols of Shiva and Parvathi, who were seated atop a silver palanquin. After witnessing all of this, Giriraja is stunned and makes an appearance. “Let there be a war if one occurs. But I’m not letting my daughter wed that ugly bully. Not till I’m still here.” The procession stops at the kingdom’s gates, and the king makes his announcement. The Shiva is now on the verge of going to war. However, Vishnu suddenly leaves his home and arrives to save the day. The tale goes that he convinces Shiva to give up his way of life, forcing them to bathe in Himalayan rivers, apply various pastes, and purchase and put on ornamental clothes. Nandi is also adorned, much like the horses. Then, pay attention to what he says to the Himalayan King: “They have realized their mistakes and have changed their way of life.”! When the king sees the newly decorated parade, he is pleased. The union takes place.

Preferable Dress Code

• Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pyjama.
• Ladies: saree or salwar kameez (with Pallu Compulsory).
• All devotees are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as they are strictly prohibited, irrespective of age group.

Nanjangud Girija Kalyana Mahotsava Schedule

Day		Timings	Pooja Details
Day 1		5:00 pm	Thaila Haridhara Churna Pradana
		8:00 pm Onward	Vara Pooja
Day 2	Panchami	9:00 am	Anugnapurvaka Kannadi Kalasha Ankurarapanapurvaka Mangala Snana
		12:00 pm	Naandi Graha yagna
		7:40 pm – 8:20 pm	Sambandhamaalanireekshanapurvaka Kalyana Mantapa Pravesha
		8:20 pm onward	Dhaaramahothsava and Akshathaarohana
Day 3	Shasti	11:00 am	Aupasana, Urutane,uyyalothsava
		7:00 pm onward	Aupsana
Day 4	Sapthami	11:00 am	Aupasana, Urutane,uyyalothsava
		7:00 pm onward	Aupasana and Paakini Utsava
Day 5	Astami	11:00 am	Aupasana, Urutane,uyyalothsava
		7:00 pm onward	Naakabali, Holalu Suthuvudu Seshahoma, Gajaarohana, and Gruha Pravesha Mahothsava
Day 6	Navami	11:00 am	Devatha Udvasane, Vivaaha Diksha  Visarjane, Sthamba Pooja, Avabhrutha Theerthasnana
		7:00 pm onward	Teppotsava and Pushpaandholikotsava
Day 7	Dasami	7:00 pm onward	Teppotsava
Day 8	Ekadasi	7:00 pm onward	Teppotsava followed by Sayanotsava

The above-mentioned Nanjangud Girija Kalyana Mahotsava dates and the Pooja process remain the same.

How to reach Nanjangud Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is Mysore, which is 24 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is in Mysore, which is 25 km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Mysore to the temple with high frequency.

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