Leeds Sri Murugan Thirukalyanam 2026
A Divine Wedding Ceremony
📅 Sunday, 17th May 2026
🕗 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Leeds Hindu Mandir, LS6 1RF
Under the Sacred Leadership of
Mayiladuthurai Sri Maha Sadashiva Peedathipathi
Shivashri A.V. Swaminatha Sivachariyar
— and —
Sarva Sadhagam Sivashri Bhavan Gurukkal
✦   All Are Welcome to Receive the Blessings of Sri Murugan   ✦

The divine wedding of Lord Murugan is one of the most auspicious celebrations in the Tamil Saivite tradition — a moment when the eternal meets the mortal, and devotion becomes union. We welcome all families to witness this sacred Thirukalyanam with reverence and joy.

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திரு முருகன் திருக்கல்யாண வைபவம் — தமிழ் சைவ மரபில் மிகவும் புனிதமான கொண்டாட்டம்.
அனைத்து குடும்பத்தினரும் வருகை தர அன்புடன் அழைக்கப்படுகிறோம்.

Two Divine Marriages

இரண்டு தெய்வீக திருமணங்கள்

I
Deivayanai
தேவயானை திருமணம்

Daughter of Indra, the celestial king, Deivayanai was given in marriage to Lord Murugan after his victory over the mighty demon Surapadman. This union was decreed by the heavens and blessed by Lord Shiva himself.

Spiritual MeaningRepresents divine discipline, righteousness (dharma), and cosmic order — the soul's awakening through duty and devotion.
II
Valli
வள்ளி திருமணம்

Valli, a beloved maiden of the tribal Veda community, captured the heart of Lord Murugan. He came to her in many forms — as an elder, as a hunter, even as a peacock — until she accepted his love. Ganesha himself aided this divine courtship.

Spiritual MeaningSymbolises pure devotion (bhakti), unconditional love, and the soul's yearning to merge with the divine — accessible to all, regardless of birth.

Blessings of Thirukalyanam

திருக்கல்யாண வைபவத்தின் முக்கியத்துவம்

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Auspicious Marriage

Devotees pray for good marriage prospects and blessings for beloved ones seeking life partners.

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Family Harmony

The divine union blesses all households with peace, happiness, and enduring togetherness.

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Heartfelt Wishes

Sincere desires and long-held wishes of devotees are fulfilled through the grace of Lord Murugan.

Divine Connection

This celebration deepens the spiritual bond between devotees and the Lord — a union of the soul with the infinite.

Order of Ceremonies

நிகழ்ச்சி நிரல்

8:30 AM
Maha Sankalpam
Sacred Invocation — the opening ceremony establishing divine intention and calling the blessings of all devas to sanctify the day's proceedings.
9:30 AM
108 Sangu Pooja
Worship with 108 Conch Shells — a rare and auspicious ritual filling the temple with divine sound and vibration.
10:00 AM
Maha Abhishekam
Sacred Ritual Bath — ceremonial bathing of Lord Murugan with milk, yoghurt, honey, rosewater, and sandalwood paste, accompanied by Vedic chanting.
11:30 AM
Sangabhishekam
Sacred water consecrated through the holy conch is poured over the deity with Vedic mantras, invoking the divine presence in the most auspicious form.
12:00 PM
Thirukalyanam
Divine Wedding Ceremony — the sacred marriage of Lord Murugan with Deivayanai and Valli, celebrated with full Vedic rites, floral garlands, and sacred fire.
1:00 PM
Maha Tharattam Ula
Temple Procession — the deity is carried in grand procession, accompanied by nadaswaram, music, and the joyful singing of devotees.
2:00 PM
Maha Prasadam
Sacred Meal — blessed food offered to the Lord is distributed to all devotees as the final act of divine grace. All are warmly welcome to partake.

Sangkavasakam

சங்காவசகம் — புனித அபிஷேக முறை

The Sacred Conch Ritual

  • The Sangku (conch shell) arose from the churning of the cosmic ocean — one of the divine instruments of Mahavishnu himself, representing purity and transcendence.
  • When holy water is poured through the conch with Vedic mantras, the Agamas teach that divine energy (Shakti) fills the water, making it supremely blessed tirtha.
  • The Sangkavasakam forms a central part of the Uchikala Puja (midday worship) and all special ceremonial occasions in the temple.
  • This ritual invites the divine presence (Avahana) directly into the sacred water, purifying all who receive it with devotion.

கோயிலில் சங்காவசகம்

  • சங்கு என்பது சமுத்திர மத்தனத்தில் தோன்றிய திவ்ய பொருள் — மகாவிஷ்ணுவின் ஆயுதங்களில் ஒன்று. இது மிகவும் புனிதமான அடையாளம்.
  • சங்கத்தில் நீர் நிரப்பி, மந்திரங்களுடன் அபிஷேகம் செய்வதால் அந்த நீரில் தெய்வீக சக்தி நிரம்புகிறது என்று ஆகமங்கள் கூறுகின்றன.
  • உச்சிகால பூஜை மற்றும் சிறப்பு நாட்களில், சங்காவசகம் ஒரு அவசியமான மங்களகரமான அங்கமாக கருதப்படுகிறது.
Venue
Leeds Hindu Mandir
36 Alexandra Road
Burley, Leeds
LS6 1RF
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Event Details
📅
Date
Sunday, 17th May 2026
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Time
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Entry
Free · All Are Welcome
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Dress
Respectful / Traditional Attire