‘Karthigai Deepam’ begins tomorrow in Tiruvannamalai

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Anticipation is on the rise as the auspicious ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival is set to kick off at the Sri Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai. The 10-day grand celebration will commence with the ceremonial hoisting of the holy flag on Friday (17.11.2023), marking the beginning of this sacred event that draws lakhs of devotees to the pilgrim center.

The significant highlight of the festival will be the Maha Deepam, illuminating the spiritual ambiance throughout the 10-day celebration. Devotees from far and wide are expected to gather to witness and participate in the divine festivities.

The sacred flag-hoisting ceremony will take place on the temple precincts between 4:45 a.m. and 6:12 a.m., symbolizing the commencement of the much-awaited ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival.

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on October 28, 2023

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The Arunachaleswarar temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that October 28, 2023, presents an auspicious opportunity for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage.

The auspicious occasion aligns with the full moon day in the Aippasi month and falls on a Saturday. This special day commences at 04:01 AM on October 28 and concludes at 02.27 AM on October 29.

Navaratri festival 1st day celebrations – Arunachaleswarar Temple Tiruvannamalai

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Navratri 1st day event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Swamy Natarajar Alangaram – Arunachaleswarar Temple Tiruvannamalai

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

Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on September 28, 2023

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The Arunachaleswarar temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that September 28, 2023, presents an auspicious opportunity for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage.

The auspicious occasion aligns with the full moon day in the Purattasi month and falls on a Thursday. This special day commences at 06:49 AM on September 28 and concludes at 03:26 PM on September 29.

Pandhakkaal erection for the grand Deepam Festival – Arunachaleswarar Temple

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‘Pandhakkaal’ erection for the grand ‘Deepam’ festival at Thiruuvannamalai temple

With the ensuing grand festival of ‘Deepam Thiruvizha’ at the Lord Arunachaleeswarar temple at Thiruvannamalai, the inaugural ceremony of performing a special Abhishekham for the first wooden pole (Pandhakkaal in Tamil) for the erection of the thatched shed – known as Pandhal in Tamil – for the grand Deepam festival was organised at the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Lord Vinayaka in the temple.

Pichagar Raghu carried the wooden pillar which was erected opposite the main temple tower Rajagopuram after performing special ‘Deepaaradhanai’ to the holy chariots of the temple.

Special Poojas for Lord Ganesha in Thiruvannamalai Temple

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Following the recent celebration of Vinayaka Chathurthi, special abhishekhams were performed on Lord Sambandha Vinayakar in the Thiruvannamalai Lord Annamalaiyar Temple.
The deity of the Lord Vinayaka in V/O.C. Nagar Vinayakar temple was taken on a procession on the streets on the divine carriage of palanquin made of pearls.