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.
On the second day of the Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai, Lord Vinayakar and Lord Chandrasekar were taken in a grand procession on the golden Surya Vahanam, blessing the large gathering of devotees who had come to witness the divine spectacle.
On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthys were carried on a procession on Mooshikam (mouse), Peacock, Silver Ahikara Nandhi, Hamsam and Simham (lion) respectively around the temple corridor streets offering Darshan to a large crowd of devotee
The Thirukarthigai Deepam festival began in Thiruvannamalai with grand celebrations as thousands of devotees gathered around the Annamalaiyar Temple. On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthi idols were taken out in a special alankaram, carried in beautifully decorated silver vimanas. Devotees thronged the Mada Streets to witness the sacred procession and receive the blessings of Lord Annamalaiyar.
The temple town is filled with spiritual fervour as rituals, processions, and celebrations continue leading up to the Maha Deepam lighting on the holy hill.
As part of the Karthigai Deepam festival preparations, a special abhishekam was performed yesterday for Lord Vinayagar and Lord Chandikeswarar at the temple. Following the rituals, both deities were adorned with special decorations and blessed devotees with their divine presence.
The ceremony attracted many devotees who gathered to witness the sacred rituals conducted ahead of the grand Karthigai Deepam celebrations.
In connection with the sacred Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, the Pallavaram Arunachala Seva Trust conducted the traditional Thirukkudai Ubhaya ceremony for the Panchamurthis. The event was held in a grand and devotional manner yesterday (23.11.2025), Sunday.
The grand Thirukarthigai Deepam festival at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai commenced today (24.11.2025) with the traditional hoisting of the holy flag on the 64-foot-tall golden flag mast, marking the auspicious beginning of the celebrations.
Following the flag hoisting ceremony, a special procession is being held on the Panchamurthigala Mada Street, featuring the divine idols carried in the magnificent silver Indra Vimana, witnessed by thousands of devotees with devotion and enthusiasm.
The festival will continue with several sacred rituals and spiritual events leading up to the Maha Deepam lighting on the hill.
Ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival, the Sri Durga Amman Theruveethi Ula was held grandly at the Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai, on 21.11.2025. Special abhishekam, pooja and deeparathanai were performed, followed by the Mada Veedhi procession. Hundreds of devotees participated and received the blessings of Sri Durga Amman.
