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 )

Karthigai Deepam 2016 invitation

The invitation and festival details for the Karthigai Deepam celebrations was read out at the Sambandha Vinayakar Sannidhi at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Seen here are photographs of the same.

Maharatham horses repairing work for Deepam 2016

Maharatham horses repairing work for Deepam 2016 at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai.

Annabishegam to Kalyana Sundareswarar

Annabishegam to Kalyana Sundareswarar at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil.

Sani pradosham special pooja at Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil

As per the Hindu calendar, Saturday, 12th November was Pradosham day. So, some special events are organized: 5th Prakaram (corridor) – Periya Nandhi, 4th Prakaram – Chinna Nandhi, 3rd Prakaram – Kodii maram Nandhi and Adhikara Nandhi, 2nd Prakaram – sara vilakku Nandhi, 1st Prakaram – Artha Mandapa Nandhi. Special Abhishekham and special adornment of […]

Deepam 2016 invitation

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Deepam 2016 invitation.

A rare occasion of girivalam occurring after a period of 68 years

As per traditional myth which has a strong belief, the mountain in the famous Thiruvannamalai temple itself is worshiped as a symbolic representation of Lord Siva. Another traditional belief is that those who undertake girivalam (doing a pradakshan or a round of the temple around the mountain) on the Full Moon Day (called as Pornami […]