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).
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| 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 |
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| 04-12-2024 | Karthigai 19 | Wednesday | Early Morning : Kodiyetram –1st Day Urchavam Morning : Panjamoorthigal Velli Vimanangal Night : Panjamoorthigal velli Adigara Nandhi, Hamsa vahanam |
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| 05.12.2024 | Karthigai 20 | Thursday | 2nd Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar,Chandrasekarar – Thanga Sooriyaprabai Vahanam Night : Panjamoorthigal – Velli Indira Vimanam |
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| 06.12.2024 | Karthigai 21 | Friday | 3rd Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar, Chandrasekarar – Bootha Vahanam Night : Panjamoothigal Simma Vahanam – Velli Anna vahanam |
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| 07.12.2024 | Karthigai 22 | Saturday | 4th Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar Naga Vahanam Night : Panjamoorthigal – Velli Kamadhenu, Reshaba Vahanam |
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| 08.12.2024 | Karthigai 23 | Sunday | 5th Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Kannadi Reshaba Vahanam |
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| 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 |
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| 10.12.2024 | Karthigai 25 | Tuesday | 7th Day Urchavam Morning : PANCHA MOORTHY MAHA THEROTTAM |
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| 11.12.2024 | Karthigai 26 | Wednesday | 8th Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Kuthirai Vahanam Evening : Pitchandavar Urchavam Night : Panjamoorthigal – Kuthirai Vahanam |
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| 12.12.2024 | Karthigai 27 | Thursday | 9th Day Urchavam Morning : Vinayagar, Chandresekarar – Purusha Vahanam Night : Panjamoorthigal – Kailasha Vahanam,Kamadhenu Vahanam |
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| 13.12.2024 | Karthigai 28 | Friday | 10th Day Urchavam Early Morning : Barani Deepa Darisanam Evening : Maha Deepa Darisanam Night : Panjamoorthigal Thanga Reshaba Vahanam |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Aaavani Matha 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 Sep 17, 2024!
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that September 17, 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 Tuesday.
The Girivalam will begin at 11:27 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, and conclude at 9:12 AM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.
Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on August 19, 2024
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that August 19, 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 Aavani month and falls on a Monday
The Girivalam begins at 03:06 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024, and concludes at 11:56 PM on Monday, August 19, 2024. Devotees are encouraged to take part in this holy pilgrimage and experience the spiritual benefits it offers.
Celebrating the Tenth Day of Aadipuram Brahmotsavam: The Divine Theerthawari at Sivagangai Tirtha
Today is the tenth day of Aadipuram Brahmotsavam. Theerthawari was held in the fifth Prakaram, Sivagangai Tirtha, of the temple, where Goddess Parashakti appeared.
