In Pics | Adiyogi glows up in Karthigai Deepam's light

The gentle glow of thousands of lamps light up Adiyogi on the occasion of Karthigai Deepam at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. It was indeed a splendid sight to see as Lord Shiva was illuminated.

Swapnajit Kundu | Updated on: Dec 04, 2025 | 10:47 PM

The gentle glow of thousands of lamps light up Adiyogi on the occasion of Karthigai Deepam at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. It was indeed a splendid sight to see as Lord Shiva was illuminated.

The festival is celebrated in some parts of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh and is known by different names in different regions, including Karthika Deepam, Thrikarthika, Trikartika, and Kartika Villaku.

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The 112-foot statue of Adiyogi and the shrines including those of Dhyanalinga and Surya Kunda Mandapam were illuminated with diyas. A brainchild of spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev Sadhguru, the statue showcases Shiva’s contribution as Adiyogi.

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Celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Karthigai Deepam is dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan in which devotees light up earthen oil lamps in their houses.

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Apart from worshipping Lord Murugan, the festival is also dedicated to the bond shared between a brother and a sister.

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In Pics | Adiyogi glows up in Karthigai Deepam's light

The gentle glow of thousands of lamps light up Adiyogi on the occasion of Karthigai Deepam at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. It was indeed a splendid sight to see as Lord Shiva was illuminated.

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