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 […]
Ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival, the Sri Durga Amman Theruveethi Ula was held grandly at the Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai, on 21.11.2025. Special abhishekam, pooja and deeparathanai were performed, followed by the Mada Veedhi procession. Hundreds of devotees participated and received the blessings of Sri Durga Amman.
The sacred town of Tiruvannamalai is glowing with devotion as the renowned Annamalaiyar Temple has been beautifully illuminated ahead of the auspicious Karthigai Deepam festival.
The Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple is set to host the Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025, starting on Monday, 24 November 2025. Day 1 Highlights Morning: The festival commenced with the traditional flag hoisting (Kodiyetram) Evening: Panchamoorthis (the five deities) will take a ceremonial procession along the streets in silver vimanas (chariots) Night: Devotees will witness a grand procession featuring Silver Nandi, Lion, Peacock, and Mushika vahanas, […]
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.
