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Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 3(Night) Lord Chandkeshwara on the carriage of Rishabam

Night On the 3rd day of the festival, during the night, the special Ratha vilakku Deeparadhanai and Panchamuga Deeparadhanai were performed for the deities of Lord Priyanayakar, His Consorts Uma and Kandhar, Lord Vinayaka, Lord Subramanya, with His Consorts Valli and Deivanai, and Goddess Ambal in the form of Lalthambigai, and Lord Chandkeswarar. After the […]

Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival Begins with Grand Panchamurthi Procession

The Thirukarthigai Deepam festival began in Thiruvannamalai with grand celebrations as thousands of devotees gathered around the Annamalaiyar Temple. On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthi idols were taken out in a special alankaram, carried in beautifully decorated silver vimanas. Devotees thronged the Mada Streets to witness the sacred procession and receive the […]

Special Abhishekam for Vinayagar and Chandikeswarar Ahead of Karthigai Deepam

As part of the Karthigai Deepam festival preparations, a special abhishekam was performed yesterday for Lord Vinayagar and Lord Chandikeswarar at the temple. Following the rituals, both deities were adorned with special decorations and blessed devotees with their divine presence. The ceremony attracted many devotees who gathered to witness the sacred rituals conducted ahead of […]

Thirukarthigai Deepam Festival Begins at Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple with Flag Hoisting Ceremony

The grand Thirukarthigai Deepam festival at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai commenced today (24.11.2025) with the traditional hoisting of the holy flag on the 64-foot-tall golden flag mast, marking the auspicious beginning of the celebrations. Following the flag hoisting ceremony, a special procession is being held on the Panchamurthigala Mada Street, featuring the divine idols […]