Preparations begin for Karthigai Deepam 2022 festival

The ‘Panthakkal Muhurtham’ ceremony, signifying a ritual inaugural for preliminary preparations for the annual Karthigai Deepam festival, was held at the famous Om Arunachaleswara Temple in the early hours of Friday (30.09.2022).

Purattasi Month Amavasai Pradosham (23.09.2022)

Amavasai Pradosham for the month of Purattasi was held at the Tiruvannamalai temple. Abhishekam was done for the Nandi statue and the Lord and his consort were taken out in procession for the darshan of devotees.

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam 2022 Festival : Date and Timings

The world-famous Thirukkarthigai Deepam Festival 2022 at the Thiruvannamalai temple of Lord Om Arunchaleswarar will commence with the divine flag-hoisting ceremony on 27th November!

The Important festival events with dates:

  • 2nd December – Velli Radham – Silver chariot (Velli Ratham)
  • 3rd December – Maha Radham – Giant chariot (Mega Ratham)
  • 6th December – Morning – Bharani Deepam
  • 6th December – Evening – Maha Deepam

 

Avani Amavasai Pradosham

Amavasai Pradosham for the month of Avani was held at the Tiruvannamalai temple. Abhishekam was done for the Nandi statue and the Lord and his consort were taken out in procession for the darshan of devotees. Seen here are photographs of the function.

Auspicious Aadi Friday: Lighting of lamps in Lord Arunchaleswarar temple!

On 12th August,the sacred event of lighting the lamp (kuthuvilakku) and performing Kuthuvilakku Pooja was done in the THirukkalyana Mandapam located in the third corridor of the Lord Arunchaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai Thousands of devotees participated in the kuthuvilakku lighting ceremony and had the Darshan of Lord Sri Arunchaleswarar!