Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 1 Celebrations Begin
The Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple is set to host the Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025, starting on Monday, 24 November 2025. Day 1 Highlights Morning: The festival commenced with the traditional flag hoisting (Kodiyetram) Evening: Panchamoorthis (the five deities) will take a ceremonial procession along the streets in silver vimanas (chariots) Night: Devotees will witness a grand procession featuring Silver Nandi, Lion, Peacock, and Mushika vahanas, […]
Barefoot Girivalam Visit Timings in Tiruvannamalai
What is Girivalam? Girivalam (also known as Giri Pradakshina or Giri Valam) is a sacred practice of walking barefoot around the Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, covering a distance of approximately 14 kilometers. This ritual is performed by devotees in a clockwise direction and is considered a powerful spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is believed to manifest in […]
Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Karthigai Madha Prathosam
Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event