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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
At the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, Lord Annamalaiyar offered a rare and divine darshan as sun rays fell directly on the presiding deity, drawing large numbers of devotees. This celestial event, traditionally associated with auspicious solar transitions, is believed to symbolise Surya Bhagavan worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees consider witnessing this phenomenon highly sacred and […]
The Uthirayana Punya Kala Brahmotsavam fourth day morning rituals were held with devotion at Annamalaiyar Temple, Tiruvannamalai. Special abhishekam, alankaram, and deeparadhana were performed, attracting large numbers of devotees seeking divine blessings.
The Utharayanam Punya Kalam flag hoisting ceremony was held today, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the sacred Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. The auspicious Kodi Yetram (flag hoisting) marked the beginning of special religious observances at the historic Shiva temple. Devotees gathered early in the morning to witness the ceremony and seek blessings during the […]
The most important Arudra Darshan festival takes place at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil in Tiruvannamalai. Here are photographs of the function
