Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – February 11 (Starting: 06:55 PM, Feb 11 Tuesday – Ending: 07:22 PM, Feb 12 Wednesday )

The holy Mahadeepam visible for the 11-Thirukkarthigai festival draws to end!

The traditional grand ‘Thirukkarthigai Deepam’ festival in Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple commenced with the divine flag-hoisting ceremony on 1st December. As the festival progresses, on 10th December at 6.00 PM, the sacred ‘Maha Deepam’ was lti on top of the 2668’ mountain. Subsequently, the Maha Deepam was visible and offered Darshan to the devotees over […]

Conclusion of the grand Thirukkarthigai Deepam festival at Thiruvannamalai temple!

The grand yearly tradition of the Thirukkarthigai Deepam festival commenced at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple on 28th November (Thursday) and performed with great verve, enthusiasm and paraphernalia for 16 days. The grand festival concluded on 14th December (Saturday) with the Lord Chandikeswarar festival.

Special celebrations on commencement of Margazhi month in Thiruvannamalai!

Today is the 1st day of the sacred Tamil Calendar month, Margazhi. The commencement of this sacred month of Margazhi was celebrated at the famous Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunchaleswarar temple with the special function of adorning the deities of Lord Periyanayakar and Goddess Parasakthi Amman with ‘Velli Kavasam’.