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The grand culmination of the Karthikai Deepa festival at the Tiruvannamalai Arunasaleshwarar Temple unfolded with divine splendor as the Maha Deepam was lit atop the sacred Annamalaiyar Hill. This significant event drew thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the glorious illumination and participate in the auspicious celebrations. On Today , December 03th, 2025, the […]

The sacred Bharani Deepam was lit early this morning at the Arunachaleswarar Temple as part of the Karthigai Deepam festival 2025. Special Abishegam and Dheeparathanai were performed after the temple opened. At 3:30 AM, the Bharani Deepam was lit inside the Lord’s shrine. A yagam was conducted at the Artha Mandapam, where twenty Bharani Deepams […]

Devotees in Thiruvannamalai carried the Maha Deepam (giant ghee lamp) up the Annamalaiyar hill for the Karthigai Deepam festival, even as the region experienced continuous rainfall. The sacred ghee-filled barrel, weighing over 300 kilos, was lifted and taken uphill by trained volunteers. According to temple authorities, the Maha Deepam will be lit on December 3 […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 7 Morning event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.