Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – April 01 2026 (Starting: 7:23 AM, April 01 Wednesday – Ending: 7:44 AM, April 02 Thursday )

Chandra Grahan Rituals Held at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai

Special rituals were conducted at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on the occasion of the Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) on March 3 night. As part of the tradition, Theerthavari ceremony was held at the Brahma Theertham temple tank when the eclipse ended. Temple priests performed Vedic chants and special poojas, followed by purification rituals. A […]

Arunachaleswarar Temple – Masi Madha Pradosham 2026

The sacred Masi Madha Pradosham at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is one of the most spiritually significant occasions for Lord Shiva devotees. Observed during the Tamil month of Masi (February–March), Pradosham is dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) and is believed to remove sins and grant divine blessings.

Lingodbhava Abhishekam at Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai

Arunachaleswarar Temple is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India and represents the Agni (Fire) element among the Pancha Bhoota Stalams. The Lingodbhava form of Lord Shiva symbolizes the infinite pillar of fire that has neither beginning nor end. The Lingodbhava Abhishekam is a special ritual performed with milk, honey, sandalwood, and other […]

1008 Kavadi Procession Held from Arunachaleswarar Temple on Thai Krithigai

A grand religious procession featuring 1008 Kavadi was held from the historic Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai to mark the auspicious occasion of Thai Krithigai. Thousands of Murugan devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu took part in the sacred Mada Veethi procession with great devotion and spiritual fervour.

Annamalaiyar Gives Darshan to Girivalam Devotees After Thiruvudal Festival

Following the conclusion of the Thiruvudal Festival in Tiruvannamalai, Lord Annamalaiyar was taken out in a street procession, offering darshan to devotees who had undertaken Girivalam.

Mattu Pongal: Special Nandi Abhishekam at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple

A special Nandi Abhishekam was performed at the renowned Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on the occasion of Mattu Pongal, marking one of the key rituals of the Pongal festival.