Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 1 Celebrations Begin
The Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple is set to host the Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025, starting on Monday, 24 November 2025. Day 1 Highlights Morning: The festival commenced with the traditional flag hoisting (Kodiyetram) Evening: Panchamoorthis (the five deities) will take a ceremonial procession along the streets in silver vimanas (chariots) Night: Devotees will witness a grand procession featuring Silver Nandi, Lion, Peacock, and Mushika vahanas, […]
Barefoot Girivalam Visit Timings in Tiruvannamalai
What is Girivalam? Girivalam (also known as Giri Pradakshina or Giri Valam) is a sacred practice of walking barefoot around the Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, covering a distance of approximately 14 kilometers. This ritual is performed by devotees in a clockwise direction and is considered a powerful spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is believed to manifest in […]
Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Karthigai Madha Prathosam
Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event
Parashakthi Amman Chariot Procession Ahead of Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tiruvannamalai
s part of the grand Karthigai Deepam festival celebrations at the Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, the beautifully renovated Parashakthi Amman chariot was ceremoniously pulled by devotees this morning. The chariot procession was filled with divine chants, traditional music, and thousands of devotees offering prayers, marking a spiritually vibrant start to the Deepam festivities. >/div>
Parashakti Amman Ther Festival at Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai – 2025
The Parashakti Amman Ther (Chariot) Festival has commenced today at Annamalaiyar Temple in Thiruvannamalai. The chariot, refurbished at a cost of ₹72 lakh and standing 48 feet tall, is being pulled by thousands of devoted devotees, marking the start of the grand festival celebrations. The festival, held ahead of the Karthigai Deepam celebrations, attracts a large number of devotees who gather to receive […]
Thirukarthigai Deepam 2025: Must-Do Rituals & Traditions You Shouldn’t Miss!
Tamil Nadu is preparing to celebrate Thirukarthigai Deepam, one of the most revered festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. This festival of divine light symbolizes purity, knowledge, and the triumph of goodness over darkness. On the day of Thirukarthigai, devotees begin their day with an early morning bath and by lighting the first […]