The Pandakāl ceremony was held at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, marking the start of the upcoming Vasantha Utsavam. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the traditional ritual, which signals the beginning of the temple festival starting tomorrow.
The annual Chithirai Vasantha Festival is set to begin at the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.
As part of the celebrations, the traditional “Pandhakkal” (flag post installation) ceremony will be held on April 20, 2026, in the evening, marking the commencement of the festival.
Following this, the Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam will be celebrated from April 21 to April 30, 2026, with various rituals and special poojas conducted throughout the period.
Devotees from across the state are expected to participate in large numbers to witness the grand festivities at the temple.
The auspicious festival of Panguni Uthiram was celebrated with great devotion at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.
One of the main highlights of the festival was the sacred Swamy Thirukalyanam (divine celestial wedding), which symbolizes the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness this spiritually significant event.
The Panguni Uthiram festival at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai will be celebrated from April 1 to April 6, 2026. Devotees can witness special rituals, processions, and grand celebrations during this sacred annual festival.
The sacred Panguni Madha Pradosham at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is one of the most spiritually significant occasions for Lord Shiva devotees. Observed during the Tamil month of Panguni (March – April), Pradosham is dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) and is believed to remove sins and grant divine blessings.
Special rituals were conducted at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on the occasion of the Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) on March 3 night. As part of the tradition, Theerthavari ceremony was held at the Brahma Theertham temple tank when the eclipse ended. Temple priests performed Vedic chants and special poojas, followed by purification rituals. A large number of devotees participated and offered prayers to Lord Annamalaiyar.
The sacred Masi Madha Pradosham at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is one of the most spiritually significant occasions for Lord Shiva devotees. Observed during the Tamil month of Masi (February–March), Pradosham is dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) and is believed to remove sins and grant divine blessings.
Arunachaleswarar Temple is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India and represents the Agni (Fire) element among the Pancha Bhoota Stalams. The Lingodbhava form of Lord Shiva symbolizes the infinite pillar of fire that has neither beginning nor end.
The Lingodbhava Abhishekam is a special ritual performed with milk, honey, sandalwood, and other sacred offerings. It is especially significant during Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, and Karthigai Deepam celebrations.
A grand religious procession featuring 1008 Kavadi was held from the historic Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai to mark the auspicious occasion of Thai Krithigai. Thousands of Murugan devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu took part in the sacred Mada Veethi procession with great devotion and spiritual fervour.
Following the conclusion of the Thiruvudal Festival in Tiruvannamalai, Lord Annamalaiyar was taken out in a street procession, offering darshan to devotees who had undertaken Girivalam.
