Tamil Nadu: The Chitra Poornami festival will be celebrated tomorrow, April 23. On this occasion, many pilgrims travel to Tiruvannamalai to seek darshan of Swami. Due to the festival, an increase in passengers from Chennai and other areas is expected to journey to Tiruvannamalai on both April 22 and 23. The Tamil Nadu Government Rapid Transport Corporation has informed that Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation will arrange special buses to Tiruvannamalai. This includes 527 TNSTC buses from Chennai Klambakkam bus station today and 628 tomorrow, along with 30 buses from Chennai Madhavaram each day. Additionally, 910 buses will operate from various Tamil Nadu districts to Tiruvannamalai today and tomorrow.
About Chitra Poornami
Chitra Poornami, also known as Chithirai Purnima, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated annually, particularly in the Southern regions of India. Falling on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Chithirai, usually in April or May, this festival holds immense spiritual and cultural significance. During Chitra Poornami, devotees gather at sacred sites, with Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu being one of the most revered destinations. Pilgrims undertake the Girivalam, a circumambulation around the sacred Arunachala hill, believed to confer spiritual merit and blessings.
The festival is dedicated to Lord Chitragupta, the divine scribe and accountant of Yama, the god of death. Devotees seek his blessings for good fortune, prosperity, and forgiveness of sins. Chitra Poornami is also associated with the birth anniversary of Chitragupta, celebrated with fervor and devotion. Special prayers, rituals, and offerings are made to honour him and seek his divine grace.
The festival is marked by colourful processions, temple festivities, and spiritual discourses. It serves as a reminder of the importance of spirituality, righteousness, and devotion in one’s life, inspiring devotees to lead a virtuous and dharmic existence.
Conclusion
The Chitra Poornami festival brings with it a significant influx of pilgrims to Tiruvannamalai, seeking spiritual solace and darshan of Swami. To accommodate the surge in travelers, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has organized special bus services from Chennai and various districts of Tamil Nadu. So, what are you waiting for? Book Tiruvannamalai bus tickets online through redBus now!