Panguni Uthiram

Panguni Uthiram
Images of Murugan (centre) and his consorts, Deivanai and Valli, venerated on this occasion
Observed byHindu Tamils
TypeHindu
SignificanceCommemoration of the weddings of Shiva and Parvati, Rama and Sita, Murugan and Deivanai, Ranganatha and Andal
Manifestation of Ayyappan
CelebrationsCar festival, Kavadi Attam
ObservancesPuja in Vaishnava and Shaiva temples
Festival of the 63 Saints (Nayanars)
DateFull moon day of the month of Panguni
FrequencyAnnual

Panguni Uthiram (Tamil: Paṅkuṉi Uttiram) is a Tamil Hindu festival. It is celebrated on the confluence of Uttiram nakshatram on the purnima (full moon) of the month of Panguni (March–April).

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