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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 […]

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on Sep 17, 2024!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that September 17, 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 Tuesday. The Girivalam will begin at 11:27 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, […]