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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the fourth day of the Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam was celebrated with great devotion and grandeur at the sacred Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the rituals, special decorations, and divine celebrations, marking another spiritually vibrant day of the festival.
Day Two of the Sacred Chithirai Festival at the revered Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai unfolded with deep devotion, vibrant rituals, and a sea of faithful devotees.
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 […]
The Pandakāl ceremony was held at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, marking the start of the upcoming Vasantha Utsavam. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the traditional ritual, which signals the beginning of the temple festival starting tomorrow.
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 […]
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.
The Panguni Uthiram festival at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai will be celebrated from April 1 to April 6, 2026. Devotees can witness special rituals, processions, and grand celebrations during this sacred annual festival.
The sacred Panguni 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 Panguni (March – April), Pradosham is dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) and is believed to remove sins and grant divine blessings.
