Tiruvannamalai: Annamalaiyar Temple Radiates Light Ahead of Karthigai Deepam Festival
The sacred town of Tiruvannamalai is glowing with devotion as the renowned Annamalaiyar Temple has been beautifully illuminated ahead of the auspicious Karthigai Deepam festival.
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 […]