# Arudra Darshan 2026: Date and Rituals

> Arudra Darshan is the festival of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva as Nataraja, on the Arudra star in the month of Margazhi.

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## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Arudra Darshan is the festival of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva as Nataraja, on the Arudra star in the month of Margazhi.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It is kept above all at the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram, where the deity is bathed and carried in a procession.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Abhisheka of Nataraja and the Thiruvathirai dance.
2. 2 Step 2 The sweet Thiruvathirai kali and the kootu are made as prasad.
3. 3 Step 3 Recitation of the Tiruvempavai and the Tevaram.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Shiva · Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥

Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Shiva.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra