Tiruvannamalai Girivalam on December 4, 2025: Karthigai Pournami Timing Announced

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The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that December 04, 2025 (Thursday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Karthigai month and falls on a Thursday.

The Girivalam will begin at 07:58 AM on Thursday, December 04, 2025, and conclude at 05:37 AM on Friday, December 05, 2025. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.

Devotees Carry 300-Kg Maha Deepam Kopparai Up Annamalaiyar Hill for Karthigai Deepam

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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 2025 – Day 8 (Morning)

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Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 8 event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 7 Morning Highlights

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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.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 6 Night

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Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024 – Day 6 Night event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 6 (Morning)

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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.

Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival: Magnificent Fifth-Night Procession Captivates Devotees

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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.

Karthigai Deepam 2025: Barani & Maha Deepam Darshan Tickets – Booking Details Released

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Online booking for Barani Deepam and Maha Deepam darshan at Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, Tiruvannamalai will open on –.11.2025 at –.00 AM at: annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in

Barani Deepam Ticket: ₹500 (500 tickets)

Maha Deepam Ticket: ₹600 (100 tickets)

Maha Deepam Ticket: ₹500 (1000 tickets)

Pilgrims are advised to book early due to limited availability.

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival – Divine 5th Day Morning Procession

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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.

Karthigai Deepam Festival Prep: Kavacham Installation Progresses in Tiruvannamalai

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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.