20 December, 2025, 5:31 am Central - 22°C Clouds

Hundreds of devotees gathered at Nadi Temple for Annual Thaipoosam Thirunaal Puja

Hundreds of devotees gathered at Nadi Temple for Annual Thaipoosam Thirunaal Puja

By Mansi Chand
27/01/2024

Hundreds of devotees gathered today at the Nadi Temple for the Annual Thaipoosam Thirunaal Puja to worship Lorth Karthik, the son of Lord Shiv.

People from overseas and all over the country are at the temple to perform and take part in the religious ceremony where devotees get piercings with tridents and arrows.

While speaking to fijivillage News, Anish Krishna, a devotee, says this is the most awaited prayer ceremony for the people in Nadi as it lasts ten days.

Krishna says Hawan is performed by the Head Priest and different districts every day.

He says individuals who participate in the ceremony are required to be vegetarian for at least 45 days before the commencement of the prayer.

Tomorrow will be the final day for prayers.

FEATURE NEWS
Army Commander verbally reprimands Brigadier General Gadai, reaffirms RFMF commitment to democratic processes
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has reaffirmed the RFMF’s historic decision during the Decem...
9 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Recruits reminded of the importance of accountability and urged to wear their uniforms with pride
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua reminded the Batch 68 recruits during their passout today of the importance of accountability, urging ...
11 hours ago

Jittu Estate set to host Vuvale Fun Day to empower community and youth
Jittu Estate will come alive tomorrow during Vuvale Fun Day, a community event hosted by Inspire Pacific which is designed to unite families and ...
12 hours ago

Govt doesn't interfere in electricity pricing decisions - PM
Following the announcement in the increase in electricity tariff rates from January 1st, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stressed that while ...
12 hours ago

New e-ticketing system complies with legal receipt requirements - LTA
The new e-ticketing system fully complies with all legal requirements for issuing fare payment receipts, which are now provided electronically and ...
13 hours ago

$8.8M bridge upgrade to improve accessibility for Taveuni
Accessibility for the people of Taveuni is expected to improve as work on four key bridges worth a total of $8.8 million has begun.While ...
14 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States has expressed serious concern about human trafficking indicators linked to the Grace Road Group in Fiji, as highlighted in the 2025 ...
1 day ago

Human trafficking allegations and issues relating to Grace Road Group
Human trafficking allegations and concerns linked to the Grace Road Group/+ARTICLE-311061+ARTICLE/PM says Govt cannot interfere into any human ...
2 days ago

Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the ...
8 days ago

TOP