Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival Begins with Grand Panchamurthi Procession
The Thirukarthigai Deepam festival began in Thiruvannamalai with grand celebrations as thousands of devotees gathered around the Annamalaiyar Temple. On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthi idols were taken out in a special alankaram, carried in beautifully decorated silver vimanas. Devotees thronged the Mada Streets to witness the sacred procession and receive the blessings of Lord Annamalaiyar.
The temple town is filled with spiritual fervour as rituals, processions, and celebrations continue leading up to the Maha Deepam lighting on the holy hill.
Special Abhishekam for Vinayagar and Chandikeswarar Ahead of Karthigai Deepam
As part of the Karthigai Deepam festival preparations, a special abhishekam was performed yesterday for Lord Vinayagar and Lord Chandikeswarar at the temple. Following the rituals, both deities were adorned with special decorations and blessed devotees with their divine presence.
The ceremony attracted many devotees who gathered to witness the sacred rituals conducted ahead of the grand Karthigai Deepam celebrations.
Thirukkudai Ubhaya Performed by Pallavaram Arunachala Seva Trust at Deepam Festival
In connection with the sacred Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, the Pallavaram Arunachala Seva Trust conducted the traditional Thirukkudai Ubhaya ceremony for the Panchamurthis. The event was held in a grand and devotional manner yesterday (23.11.2025), Sunday.
