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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 […]

Chithirai Vasantha Festival Begins at Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple

The annual Chithirai Vasantha Festival is set to begin at the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. As part of the celebrations, the traditional “Pandhakkal” (flag post installation) ceremony will be held on April 20, 2026, in the evening, marking the commencement of the festival. Following this, the Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam will be celebrated from April […]

Panguni Uthiram 2026: Swamy Thirukalyanam Celebrated at Tiruvannamalai

The auspicious festival of Panguni Uthiram was celebrated with great devotion at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. One of the main highlights of the festival was the sacred Swamy Thirukalyanam (divine celestial wedding), which symbolizes the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness this spiritually significant event.