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The grand culmination of the Karthikai Deepa festival at the Tiruvannamalai Arunasaleshwarar Temple unfolded with divine splendor as the Maha Deepam was lit atop the sacred Annamalaiyar Hill. This significant event drew thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the glorious illumination and participate in the auspicious celebrations.

On Today , December 03th, 2025, the Maha Deepam was lit at precisely 6 PM. The sight of the Great Lamp atop the 2,668-foot-high Annamalaiyar Hill filled the devotees with spiritual bliss, echoing with chants of “Arohara.” The flame, symbolizing Lord Shiva’s infinite light, served as a beacon of hope and devotion for worshipers.

This sacred lamp will burn for 11 days, providing an opportunity for devotees to offer their prayers and bask in its divine radiance. The atmosphere around the temple and hill is charged with fervent devotion, making it a spiritual highlight for the year.

 

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.

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

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 7 Morning event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

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