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 )

Panguni pournami festival at Tiruvannamalai

Every pournami is auspicious at the Tiruvannamalai temple. This is the time when devotees perform girivalam as well. The pournami that falls during the Tamil month of Panguni is especially auspicious. Seen here are pictures of the rituals performed.

Mahasivaratri at Tiruvannamalai

Mahasivaratri was celebrated with pomp at Tiruvannamalai. Seen here are pictures of the Lingothbavar Abhishekam. The shrine’s entrance was colourfully decorated and music played through the event. The Lord was taken on procession and then the abhishekam was performed.

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Pradosham festivities

Pradosham is a holy day on which Lord Shiva is worshipped every month. Seen below are photos of the latest Pradosham festivities that took place on Sunday.

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Maha Sivarathiri Invitation

Today is an auspicious day for lord Shiva and Maha Sivarathiri is being celebrated today. Special prayers are being held in Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil today.