Grand Thirukkarthigai Deepam Festival – Thiruvannamalai – Mahadeepam lit!

The much-awaited most momentous event of the GRAND 10-day Thiruvannamalai Thirukkarthigai Deepam festival, the lighting of the ‘Maha Deepam’ was performed at 6.00 PM on 10th December.

Prior to the lighting of Maha Deepam, the deities of Panchamurthys (Lord Vinayaga, Lord Muruga, Lord Arunachaleswarar, His Consort Goddess Unnamalaiyamman and Lord Chandikeswarar) along with the deity of Lord Arthanareeswarar were taken from their Sanctum Sanctorum and Taken out through the 2nd corridor of the temple to the Mandapam to offer Darshan to the enormous gathering of devotees.

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Karthigai Deepam Festival 2019 – Day 9 (Night Exclusive Photos)

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 9 night event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Maha Deepam 2019

The Maha Deepam was lit at 6 PM on Tuesday, 10th December at the mountain peak as the climax part of the grand Karthigai Deepam festival in progress at the Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.