Maha Ratham Vellottam at Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple on Nov 8, 2024

The newly renovated Maha Ratham Vellottam at the Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple is scheduled to take place on the 22nd day of Aippasi (08.11.2024) from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Aippasi Matha Prathosam

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

Abhishekam and Deeparathana for Natarajar at Annamalaiyar Temple

Abhishekam and Deeparathana were performed for Natarajar yesterday (16.10.2024) at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on the Valarpirai Chaturthasi tithi in the month of Puratasi.

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on October 16, 2024!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that October 16, 2024, 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 Wednesday.

The Girivalam will begin at 08:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, and conclude at 05:38 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.

Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple Navratri Utsavam Seventh Day – (09.10.2024)

On October 9, 2024, the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai celebrated the Saraswati Decoration Deeparathana as part of the Navratri festival.

Navaratri festival invitation – 2024

Navaratri festival will be held in Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai from 03.10.2024 to 11.10.2024.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Purattasi Matha Prathosam

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

A Celebration of Faith: Annual Tirumanjanam at Thiruvannamalai

Thiruvannamalai Bhootanarayanaperumal is given a special tirumanjanam and presented to devotees in a special decoration. This event happens once a year.

The Grand Deepam Festival 2024: A Divine Celebration at Thiruvannamalai Temple

The Grand Deepam Festival at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple is set to commence with the divine flag-hoisting ceremony on 04th December (Wednesday), the Tamil calendar 19th day of Karthigai Month.

The Maha Deepam on Karthigai festival Day will be lit at 6.00 PM at the 2668′ mountain top on 13th December 2024, Friday (Tamil calendar 28th Day of the month Karthigai).

 

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam – 2024
Date Tamil Date Day Morning / Night Urchavam Veethi Ula Details
01-12-2024 Karthigai 16 Sunday Arulmigu Durgai Amman Urchavam
02-12-2024 Karthigai 17 Monday Arulmigu Pidariyamman Urchavam
03-12-2024 Karthigai 18 Tuesday Arulmigu Vinayagar Urchavam
Chandikeswarar Urchavam
04-12-2024 Karthigai 19 Wednesday Early Morning : Kodiyetram –1st Day Urchavam
Morning : Panjamoorthigal Velli Vimanangal
Night : Panjamoorthigal velli Adigara Nandhi, Hamsa vahanam
05.12.2024 Karthigai 20 Thursday 2nd Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar,Chandrasekarar – Thanga Sooriyaprabai Vahanam
Night : Panjamoorthigal – Velli Indira Vimanam
06.12.2024 Karthigai 21 Friday 3rd Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandrasekarar – Bootha Vahanam
Night : Panjamoothigal Simma Vahanam – Velli Anna vahanam
07.12.2024 Karthigai 22 Saturday 4th Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar Naga Vahanam
Night : Panjamoorthigal – Velli Kamadhenu, Reshaba Vahanam
08.12.2024 Karthigai 23 Sunday 5th Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Kannadi Reshaba Vahanam
09.12.2024 Karthigai 24 Monday 6th Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Velli Yanai Vahanam – 63 Nayanmargal Veedhi Ula
Night : Panjamoorthigal Velli Ratham, Velli Vimanangal
10.12.2024 Karthigai 25 Tuesday 7th Day Urchavam
Morning : PANCHA MOORTHY MAHA THEROTTAM
11.12.2024 Karthigai 26 Wednesday 8th Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Kuthirai Vahanam
Evening : Pitchandavar Urchavam
Night : Panjamoorthigal – Kuthirai Vahanam
12.12.2024 Karthigai 27 Thursday 9th Day Urchavam
Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Purusha Vahanam
Night : Panjamoorthigal – Kailasha Vahanam,Kamadhenu Vahanam
13.12.2024 Karthigai 28 Friday 10th Day Urchavam
Early Morning : Barani Deepa Darisanam
Evening : Maha Deepa Darisanam
Night : Panjamoorthigal Thanga Reshaba Vahanam
14.12.2024 Karthigai 29 Saturday Night : Shri Chandresekarar Theppal in Ayangulam
15.12.2024 Karthigai 30 Sunday Early Morning : Arulmigu Unnamulai Udanurai Arulmigu Annamalayar(Arulmigu Periya Nayagar) Giri Pradhakshanam
Night : Arulmigu Parashakthi Amman Theppal in Ayangulam
16.12.2024 Margazhi 01 Monday Night : Subramaniyar Theppal in Ayangulam
17.12.2024 Margazhi 02 Tuesday Night : Arulmigu Chandikeswarar – Velli Reshaba Vahanam

Pandhakkaal Erection Ceremony for the Grand Deepam Festival at Arunachaleswarar Temple

The grand Deepam Thiruvizha festival at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai is fast approaching. As part of the inaugural ceremonies, a special Abhishekam was performed on the first wooden pole, known as the ‘Pandhakkaal’ in Tamil. This wooden pillar marks the start of the erection of the thatched shed (Pandhal in Tamil) for the Deepam festival.

The Pandhakkaal was carried by Pichagar Raghu and ceremonially erected opposite the Rajagopuram, the main temple tower, after a special Deeparadhanai (lamp offering) was performed for the temple’s holy chariots.