Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – March 02 2026 (Starting: 5:59 PM, March 02 Monday – Ending: 5:21 PM, March 03 Tuesday )

Pradosham Performed At The Famous Thiruvannamalai Arunachala Temple

At Arunachala Temple. as per the tradition, the temple itinerary includes monthly 2 times observance of Pradosham. Special pooja and prayers are conducted. The term Dhosham in Sanskrit (and Tamil) means sin or ill-effect.The term Prdosham literally means Removal of Sins. The Pradosham times are the windows of opportunity to remove karma or karmic energies […]

Deepam 2016: 2nd night – Swami in Indhira vimanam

The 2nd night celebrations of Karthigai Deepam were held at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Here the Lord is taken in procession in the Indira Vimanam. Here are pictures of the festivities.

Deepam 2016: 1st Day of Utsavam

Devotees came in droves to take part in the celebration of Karthigai Deepam’s 1st day. Seen here are photographs of the gods being taken in procession and the thousands of devotees who attended.

Kodi Etral ceremony at Tiruvannamalai temple

Devotees thronged the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai to witness the festivities of the Kodi Etral ceremony. The idols of the Lord and his consort, Ganesha and Muruga were also taken in procession around the temple premises. Seen here are pictures of the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival Samayaperavai & Kalaiarangam Invitation

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil, Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival Samayaperavai & Kalaiarangam Invitation.

Karthikai Deepam: Vinayagar and Sandikeswarar Veethi ula

The idols of Vinayagar and Sandikeswarar were taken on procession around the temple premises as part of the Karthigai Deepam celebrations. Here are some photographs of the festivities.