Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on January 13, 2025!

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that January 13, 2025, will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Margazhi month and falls on a Monday.

The Girivalam will begin at 05:29 AM on Monday, January 13, 2025, and conclude at 04:46 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.

Early Morning Vaikuntha Vasal Darshan at Annamalaiyar Temple on Ekadasi

On 10th January 2025, Friday, the Arulmiku Annamalaiyar Temple in Thiruvannamalai celebrated the evening of Ekadasi with the early morning opening of the Vaikuntha Vasal, following the traditional Deeparathana ceremony.

Vaikunda Ekadasi Celebrations: Mata Vethi Ula at Bhutha Narayana Perumal Temple in Tiruvannamalai

Today, on 10th January 2025, the Arulmiku Bhutha Narayana Perumal Temple in Thiruvannamalai is celebrating Vaikunda Ekadasi with a special procession – the Mata Vethi Ula.

Day 2 of Uttarayana Punya Kala Brahmotsavam: Sacred Procession at Annamalaiyar Temple

This morning, on the second day of the Uttarayana Punya Kala Brahmotsavam at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, a procession is being held along Vinayagar, Manickavasagar, and Chandrasekharar Mada streets.

Utharayana Kala Brahmotsavam 2025 Begins at Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple with Flag Hoisting

Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple Utharayana Kala Brahmotsavam 2025 Commences with Flag Hoisting in the Presence of Chinnayakar and Vinayakar

Holy Water Taken to Annamalai Peak for Atonement Puja

Following the Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai, the holy water, after special pujas were performed at the Annamalaiyar Temple, was taken to the top of Annamalai this morning for the atonement puja.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Margazhi Matha Prathosam

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

Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam Festival Concludes

The Maha Deepam, lit atop the 2,668-foot Annamalaiyar Hill in Tiruvannamalai for the Karthigai Deepam festival, concluded last night after burning for 11 days. Devotees from up to 40 km away came to witness and worship the sacred lamp.

This morning, the Maha Deepam cauldron was brought down from the mountaintop to the Arunachaleswarar Temple. The Deepa flame and sacred ash (ink prasad) collected from it will be offered to Lord Nataraja. The prasad will then be distributed to devotees during the Arudhra Darshan festival on January 13.

Weekend Rush at Annamalaiyar Temple: Devotees Gather Early Morning

Weekend at Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai: Devotees flocked to the temple early this morning!

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024 – Sandikeswarar ursavam

Tiruvannamalai Arulmiku Arunachaleswarar Temple Thirukarthikai Deepatri Festival 2024 concluded today (17.12.2024) with Chandikeswarar Utsavam