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Tiruvannamalai Pournami Girivalam Timings Announced for June 29–30, 2026

The Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple administration has announced the official timings for the June 2026 Pournami Girivalam. The sacred Girivalam can be performed from 4:22 AM on Monday, June 29, 2026, until 6:11 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Pournami Girivalam is one of the most important spiritual events in Tamil Nadu, attracting lakhs of devotees every month. During the […]

Natarajar and Sivakami Ambal Procession Marks Aani Thirumanjanam at Annamalaiyar Temple

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, as part of the Aani Thirumanjanam Festival 2026, Arulmigu Natarajar and Arulmigu Sivakami Sundari Ambal were taken in a grand procession to the Thousand Pillar Hall at the Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, Tiruvannamalai. Hundreds of devotees gathered to witness the sacred ceremony and seek the blessings of the deities during one […]

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on May 30, 2026!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that May 30, 2026 (Saturday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Vaikasi month and falls on a Saturday. The Girivalam will begin at 12:50 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and […]

Vasantha Utsavam Day 8 Celebrated at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple

The Vasantha Utsavam (Spring Festival) at the Arunachaleswarar Temple continues with spiritual fervor as Day 8 celebrations were observed on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday). On this auspicious day, the deity Annamalaiyar with Unnamulai Amman gave a special darshan at the Jalakandeswarar shrine, located near the Sthala Vriksha in the third prakaram of the temple. Following […]

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on April 30, 2026!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that April 30, 2026 (Thursday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Chithirai month and falls on a Thursday. The Girivalam will begin at 09:52 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and […]

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple Hosts Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam Day 1

The grand Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam has commenced at the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple, drawing large numbers of devotees to Tiruvannamalai. As part of the first day celebrations, a special Mandagapadi ritual was held inside the temple on the previous night. Following this, a unique and traditional ceremony took place near the sacred Magizha Maram, where a […]