Arunachaleswarar Temple – Vaikasi Madha Pradosham 2026
The sacred Vaikasi Madha Pradosham at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is one of the most spiritually significant occasions for Lord Shiva devotees. Observed during the Tamil month of Vaikasi, Pradosham is dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) and is believed to remove sins and grant divine blessings.
Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on May 30, 2026!
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that May 30, 2026 (Saturday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Vaikasi month and falls on a Saturday.
The Girivalam will begin at 12:50 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and conclude at 02:41 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.
Vasantha Utsavam Day 8 Celebrated at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple
The Vasantha Utsavam (Spring Festival) at the Arunachaleswarar Temple continues with spiritual fervor as Day 8 celebrations were observed on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday).
On this auspicious day, the deity Annamalaiyar with Unnamulai Amman gave a special darshan at the Jalakandeswarar shrine, located near the Sthala Vriksha in the third prakaram of the temple. Following the darshan, Deeparadhana (ritual worship with lamps) was performed in the presence of devotees.
