Karthigai Deepam 2025: Bharani Deepam Lit at Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple
The sacred Bharani Deepam was lit early this morning at the Arunachaleswarar Temple as part of the Karthigai Deepam festival 2025. Special Abishegam and Dheeparathanai were performed after the temple opened.
At 3:30 AM, the Bharani Deepam was lit inside the Lord’s shrine. A yagam was conducted at the Artha Mandapam, where twenty Bharani Deepams were lit by Sivasariyargal and displayed to devotees. A large number of people participated in the procession and worshiped the holy lamp.
The festival’s highlight, the Maha Deepam, will be lit atop the 2,668-foot Thiruvannamalai hill at 6:00 PM this evening, drawing thousands of devotees.
Tiruvannamalai Girivalam on December 4, 2025: Karthigai Pournami Timing Announced
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that December 04, 2025 (Thursday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Karthigai month and falls on a Thursday.
The Girivalam will begin at 07:58 AM on Thursday, December 04, 2025, and conclude at 05:37 AM on Friday, December 05, 2025. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.
Devotees Carry 300-Kg Maha Deepam Kopparai Up Annamalaiyar Hill for Karthigai Deepam
Devotees in Thiruvannamalai carried the Maha Deepam (giant ghee lamp) up the Annamalaiyar hill for the Karthigai Deepam festival, even as the region experienced continuous rainfall. The sacred ghee-filled barrel, weighing over 300 kilos, was lifted and taken uphill by trained volunteers.
According to temple authorities, the Maha Deepam will be lit on December 3 at the hilltop, located around 2,600 feet above sea level. Despite the challenging weather conditions, preparations for the annual Karthigai Deepam festival are underway with full devotion and strict safety measures
