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Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on September 28, 2023

The Arunachaleswarar temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that September 28, 2023, presents an auspicious opportunity for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. The auspicious occasion aligns with the full moon day in the Purattasi month and falls on a Thursday. This special day commences at 06:49 AM on September 28 and concludes at […]

Pandhakkaal erection for the grand Deepam Festival – Arunachaleswarar Temple

‘Pandhakkaal’ erection for the grand ‘Deepam’ festival at Thiruuvannamalai temple With the ensuing grand festival of ‘Deepam Thiruvizha’ at the Lord Arunachaleeswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai, the inaugural ceremony of performing a special Abhishekham for the first wooden pole (Pandhakkaal in Tamil) for the erection of the thatched shed – known as Pandhal in Tamil – […]

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on August 30, 2023

The Arunachaleswarar temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that August 30, 2023, presents an auspicious opportunity for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. The auspicious occasion aligns with the full moon day in the Avani month and falls on a Wednesday. This special day commences at 10:58 AM on August 30 and concludes at […]