Thirukarthigai Deepam Festival – 2025

The Arunachaleswarar Temple will celebrate the Thirukarthigai Deepam festival this year with grand rituals and ceremonies. The festival begins on Karthigai month 8th day (November 24, 2025, Monday) with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony.

The highlight of the festival will be the lighting of the Maha Deepam on the Annamalai hill, which stands at 2,668 feet. This sacred event is scheduled for Karthigai month 17th day (December 3, 2025, Wednesday) at 6:00 PM, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country to witness the divine spectacle.

Festival Dates & Events

Date Day Festival Details
21.11.2024 Friday Arulmigu Durga Amma Utsavam
22.11.2025 Saturday Arulmigu Pidhari Amma Utsavam
23.11.2025 Sunday Arulmigu Vinayakar Sandikeswarar Utsavam
24.11.2025 Monday Kodiyeram – Silver Vahanam, Simha Vahanam
25.11.2025 Tuesday Golden Suriyaprabha Vahanam, Silver Indra Vimanam
26.11.2025 Wednesday Silver Anna Vahanam
27.11.2025 Thursday Silver Kamadhenu Vahanam
28.11.2025 Friday Silver Rishaba Vahanam
29.11.2025 Saturday Silver Ratham
30.11.2025 Sunday Maha Ratham
01.12.2025 Monday Pichandavar Utsavam, Horse Vahanam
02.12.2025 Tuesday Kailasa Vahanam, Kamadhenu Vahanam
03.12.2025 Wednesday Morning – Parani Deepam, Evening – Maha Deepam
04.12.2025 Thursday Theppal Utsavam – Chandrashekar
05.12.2025 Friday Theppal Utsavam – Parashakthi Amma
06.12.2025 Saturday Theppal Utsavam – Subramaniyar
07.12.2025 Sunday Arulmigu Sandikeswarar – Silver Rishaba Vahanam
 

 

 

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on October 06, 2025!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that October 06, 2025 (Monday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Purattasi month and falls on a Monday.

The Girivalam will begin at 11:49 AM on Monday, October 06, 2025, and conclude at 09:53 AM on Tuesday, October 07, 2025. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.

Navratri 2025 – Eighth Day Lingam Pooja Decoration at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple

On 29th September 2025, the eighth day of Navratri was celebrated with the grand Lingam Pooja Alankaram at Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the divine decoration and seek blessings of Lord Arunachaleswarar.

 

Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 Begins with Pandakkal Ceremony

The grand Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 has officially commenced at the sacred Annamalaiyar Temple. On Wednesday (24.09.2025), the traditional Pandakkal ceremony was performed between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM near the Rajagopuram, marking the beginning of the world-renowned festival.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Purattasi Madha Prathosam

Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event

Karthigai Deepam Panthakkal Muhurtham Invitation – 2025

The grand Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple Karthigai Deepam festival will begin with the Bandhakal Mukhurtham ceremony on 24th September 2025 (Purattasi month). The rituals will start early morning from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM at the holy temple.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Aadi Madha Prathosam

Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on August 08, 2025!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that August 8, 2025 (Friday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Aadi month and falls on a Friday.

The Girivalam will begin at 02:43 PM on Friday, August 08, 2025, and conclude at 02:18 PM on Saturday, August 09, 2025. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.

Grand Theemithi Festival Held at Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple

On July 28, 2025, a series of vibrant religious events took place at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Thiruvannamalai, drawing thousands of devotees.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Aadi Madha Pournami Prathosam

Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event