On the 6th day of the Tirukkarthigai festival celebrated grandly in the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple (29th November), the deity of Lord Chandrasekhara was taken on a procession on the carriage of elephant along with th deities of the 63 nayanmars or Saivite Saints along with Nalvar Sekkizhar.
On the 5th night of the grand Thirukkarthigai festival in progress in a grand manner in the Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple, the deities of the Lord on the carriage of Rishabha (sacred bull) and the deity of Goddess Parasakthi Amman on the silver Kamadhenu (sacred cow), the deity of Lord Vinayaka on the carriage of Mooshika (sacred mouse), and the Lord Muruga and His Consorts Valli and Deivayanai on the carriage of silver peacock, and the deity of Lord Chandikeswarar on the carriage of silver Rishabha (sacred bull) were carried on procession across the corridors and streets of the temple.
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On the fifth day of the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival (21.11.2023), Vinayagar on the Rishaba Vahanam and Chandrasekarar on the Glass Rishaba Vahanam blessed devotees during the morning procession. Thousands of devotees participated and received darshan at the Arunachaleswarar Temple.
Ahead of the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, kavacham is being fixed on the temple chariots. Temple staff are polishing the coverings, strengthening the structures and completing final decorations to prepare the ther for the upcoming procession.
The 4th Night of the Tiruvannamalai Thiru Karthikai Deepam Brahmotsavam was celebrated with grand silver vahanam processions. Vinayagar graced the Silver Mooshika Vahanam, Murugar with Valli and Deivanai appeared on the Silver Peacock, Periyanayagar on the Karpavirutcham Vahanam, Parasakthi on the Silver Kamadhenu, and Sandikeswarar on the Silver Rishabam, blessing thousands of devotees.
Night On the 3rd day of the festival, during the night, the special Ratha vilakku Deeparadhanai and Panchamuga Deeparadhanai were performed for the deities of Lord Priyanayakar, His Consorts Uma and Kandhar, Lord Vinayaka, Lord Subramanya, with His Consorts Valli and Deivanai, and Goddess Ambal in the form of Lalthambigai, and Lord Chandkeswarar.
After the special Deeparadhanais, the deities were then taken on a procession from the Thirukkalayana Mandapam, along the Mada Veedhis with the deities of the Lord on the carriage of Simmam (lion) and His Consort Ambal on the carriage of annam (swan), and Lord Chandkeshwara on the carriage of Rishabam (bull).
At the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, the third day of the Karthigai Deepam festival was marked by special yagasala rituals and the sacred 1,008 Shankha Abhishekam performed in front of the sanctum. The beautifully arranged flowers and offerings added to the spiritual vibrance of the celebrations.
During the noon session of the 3rd Day of the Deepam Festival at Thiruvannamalai, the deities of Lord Chandrasekharar and Lord Vinayaka was taken on a procession around the street adjacent to the temple corridors. The event of Thiruvizha Undial (Festival Hundi) was performed at the 3rd corridor near the Kodimaram (flag-tree).
Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – 2nd day event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.
