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Birthstar celebrations

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A s per the Tamil calendar, Paramahamsa's birthstar - chitra - is celebrated in his birthplace, Tiruvannamalai every year. Welcoming him with great honour at the temple of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, the chief priests make special offerings to the main deities and felicitate Paramahamsa with great honour and respect.

Entering the Arunachala Temple with devotees

The elephant at the Arunachala temple salutes Paramahamsa upon his arrival!

The elephant at the Arunachala temple salutes Paramahamsa upon his arrival!

Guru puja at the Arunachala Temple, Tiruvannamalai

Guru puja at the Arunachala Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Felicitated by the chief priests of the Arunachala Temple

Felicitated by the chief priests of the Arunachala Temple

Loving devotees offer 27 different types of garlands for the 27th birthstar celebrations

Loving devotees offer 27 different types of garlands for the 27th birthstar celebrations