Entries by omarunachala

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on October 16, 2024!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that October 16, 2024, will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Purattasi month and falls on a Wednesday. The Girivalam will begin at 08:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, and conclude at […]

The Grand Deepam Festival 2024: A Divine Celebration at Thiruvannamalai Temple

The Grand Deepam Festival at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple is set to commence with the divine flag-hoisting ceremony on 04th December (Wednesday), the Tamil calendar 19th day of Karthigai Month. The Maha Deepam on Karthigai festival Day will be lit at 6.00 PM at the 2668′ mountain top on 13th December 2024, Friday […]

Pandhakkaal Erection Ceremony for the Grand Deepam Festival at Arunachaleswarar Temple

The grand Deepam Thiruvizha festival at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai is fast approaching. As part of the inaugural ceremonies, a special Abhishekam was performed on the first wooden pole, known as the ‘Pandhakkaal’ in Tamil. This wooden pillar marks the start of the erection of the thatched shed (Pandhal in Tamil) for the Deepam […]