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 […]
Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event
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>
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 […]
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 […]
The Tiruvannamalai Annamalayar Deepam Festival commenced with a special ritual and invitation ceremony at the sacred Sambandha Vinayagar Temple. Devotees gathered to seek blessings and mark the divine beginning of this grand spiritual celebration dedicated to Lord Annamalayar.
At the Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple, darshan for devotees will be temporarily suspended tomorrow (November 4) from 3 PM to 6 PM due to the Annabhishekam ceremony taking place during that time.
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that November 04, 2025 (Tuesday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Aippasi month and falls on a Tuesday. The Girivalam will begin at 09:45 PM on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, […]
At the Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple, the eight-directional Balipithas along the Mada Veedhi have been reinstalled, and special poojas were performed with Vedic chants. These sacred altars dedicated to the directional deities hold great significance in temple tradition. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the rituals and offer prayers.
Tiruvannamalai Temple is all set for the grand Murugan Soorasamharam 2025, celebrating Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Soorapadman during Kanda Sashti. Devotees from across Tamil Nadu are gathering to witness the spectacular rituals, abhishekams, and cultural programs.
