Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – October 16 (Starting: 08:40 PM, Oct 16 Wednesday – Ending: 04:55 PM, Oct 17 Thursday )

Bharani Deepam was lit in Om Arunachaleswarar Temple

Owing to the auspicious day of Karthigai Deepam festival, Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar temple was opened this morning and special Abishegam and Dheeparathanai were done. At 3.20am, the Bharani deepam was lit inside the shrine of lord. A yagam was grown at the Artha Mandapam from where twenty Bharani Deepam were lit by Sivasariyargal. The Bharani Deepam […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – 9th day events

Owing to Karthigai Deepam festival, 9th day events & deepa kopparai took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Day 8 Night

On the 8th day of the grand Thirukkarthigai Deepam festival at the Thiruvannamalai Temple, the deities of Lord Somasundar, Goddess Parasakthi Amman, and Lord Chandikeswarar were taken with the carriage of the horse. At 3.00 AM, The Mahadeepam copra was kept near the Chinna Nandhi and the lit copra is being taken atop the mountain […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Day 8

8th day Kuthirai vaganam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the  event.  

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Ambal and Sandikeswarar Ratham

On occasion of the Karthigai Deepam, Ambal and Sandikeswarar Ratham​​​​​​ celebrations was held at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Here are photographs of the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2017 – Day 7 – Maharatham​​​​​​

The seventh consecutive day of the Karthigai Deepam, Maharatham​​​​​​ celebrations was held at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Here are photographs of the event.