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Aippasi Pournami is the day noteworthy for anointing Lord Shiva with cooked rice. It is called Annabhishekam which is a favourite of Lord Shiva. This year, it falls on November 3 Friday.
It is a known fact that Lord Shiva is a lover of abhishekam and there are 16 ingredients with which we anoint him. Annam (cooked rice) is one among the 16 ingredients and it is the abhishekam liked by the Lord to the most.
Why Aippasi Pournami is selected for Annabhishekam?
It is said that Chandra, the Moon God comes close to earth on Aippasi Pournami and brightens the earth with its total shine. Rice is the grain offered to Chandra. So, it is auspicious to do Annabhishekam on Aippasi Pournami.
What is the relation between Chandra and Lord Shiva? Why should Shiva be anointed with (cooked) rice which is the offering made to Chandra, the Moon God?
There is a legend that explains this question.
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