Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 9 Morning
Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 9 event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
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.