Special Memu Trains Announced for Karthigai Deepam Festival Journeys to Tiruvannamalai!
Special Memu trains will be operated from Chennai Beach Station and Tambaram Station for the grand occasion of the Karthigai Deepam Festival celebrated at Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple.
In a notification released by the Southern Railways, the details are as follows:
From Chennai Beach Station:
- The special train (06033) departing from Chennai Beach Station today (Saturday, 25th November) will commence its journey at 6:00 PM and is scheduled to reach Tiruvannamalai at midnight, 12:05 AM.
- On the return trip, train (06034) will depart from Tiruvannamalai tomorrow (Sunday, 26th November) at 3:45 AM, arriving at Chennai Beach Station at 8:05 AM.
From Tambaram Station:
- Special Memu trains to Tiruvannamalai will operate from Tambaram Station on the 26th and 27th of November.
- The special train (06129) will depart from Tambaram at 8:40 AM and is expected to reach Tiruvannamalai at 12:35 PM.
- On the return journey, the special train (06130) will depart from Tiruvannamalai on both the 26th and 27th of November at 1:45 PM, reaching Tambaram at 5:15 PM.
5 LAKH DEVOTEES EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN DEEPAM THIRUVIZHA IN TIRUVANNAMALAI!
The Grand Deepam Thiruvizha is all set to be celebrated at the Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai tomorrow, Saturday, 25th November. Over 5 lakh devotees are expected to participate in this joyous celebration.
Furthermore, the Girivalam on this occasion is scheduled to commence at 3:58 AM on Sunday, 26th November, and conclude at 3:08 AM the following morning, Monday, 27th November.
Due to the anticipated large crowds during these festivities, please note that the regular events such as Amarvu Darshan and Special Darshan are CANCELLED on 25th and 26th November.
Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 6 Night
Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 6 Night event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
