Valaikappu festival for the Goddess at Thiruvannamalai
Valaikappu festival performed on the deity of the Goddess Parasakthi Amman at the Valaikappu Mandapam at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple
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Fire-walk festival at Thiruvannamalai Temple
Fire or Agni is the fourth element of the Panchabhutas. The essential character of Fire is to generate heat and according to Hindu Mythology, Agni is one of the Eight Guardians that guard our Universe and are known as Ashta Dikpalakas. As per Indian mythology, there are mentions of various types of fires. The four […]
Aadi Pooram Festival (An auspicious occasion)
[1of2_last]The Tamil Calendar month of Aadi is considered sacred in the Hindu Tradition. And when certain special stars or condition fall during this month, they are also celebrated with religious vigour – for example, Aadi New Moon Day (Amavasai) is considered to be sacred for paying obeisance to the departed ancestors. Similarly, when one of […]
Aadi Pooram Invitation
Aadi Pooram Invitation of Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
The 5th day of Aani Brahmotsavam at Thiruvannamalai
The Aani (Tamil calendar month) Brahmotsavam at the famous Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai is in progress conducted in a grand manner with thousands of devotees participating. On the 5th day of this important and famous festival, the deity of the Lord Arunachaleswara will be carried during the night and taken on a procession on […]
Varunayagam and Jabam performed in Thiruvannamalai temple
Varmayagam and Jabam were performed at the Brahma Theertham in the famous Thiruvannamalai temple of Lord Arunchaleswarar. This yagam is performed to invoke the Gods for rain as Lord Varuna is the God of Rain. Here is the event photos.
Girivalam crowd in Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple
Thousands of people have undertaken Girivalam during the Pournami (Full Moon Day) in Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple.
Aani Brahmotsavam – 1st day
Aani Brahmotsavam – 1st day event – Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.
Divine Flag-hoisting ceremony for Aani Brahmotsavam
The divine flag-hoisting ceremony for the Aani (Tamil calendar month) Brahmotsavam at the Chinnanayakar Parasakthi Amman Swami temple. The flag-hoisting ceremony was performed with the main deity placed in from the flag pole. This is the period when the Sun takes a turn from the North to the South. So, the ceremony of flag-hoisting is […]
July 2017 – Ideal time for Girivalam
The Management of Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleeswarar Temple has recommended the ideal time to undertake Girivalam during the ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day). Ensuing Pournami (Full Moon Day) occurs on 8th July (Saturday) starting from 8.08 AM till 10.46 AM on 9th July (Monday). This is the ideal period to undertake Girivalam.