Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – January 02 2026 (Starting: 06:11 PM, January 02 Friday – Ending: 04:07 PM, January 03 Saturday )

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 9 Morning

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 9 event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam 2025: Bharani Deepam Lit at Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple

The sacred Bharani Deepam was lit early this morning at the Arunachaleswarar Temple as part of the Karthigai Deepam festival 2025. Special Abishegam and Dheeparathanai were performed after the temple opened. At 3:30 AM, the Bharani Deepam was lit inside the Lord’s shrine. A yagam was conducted at the Artha Mandapam, where twenty Bharani Deepams […]

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam on December 4, 2025: Karthigai Pournami Timing Announced

The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that December 04, 2025 (Thursday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Karthigai month and falls on a Thursday. The Girivalam will begin at 07:58 AM on Thursday, December 04, […]

Devotees Carry 300-Kg Maha Deepam Kopparai Up Annamalaiyar Hill for Karthigai Deepam

Devotees in Thiruvannamalai carried the Maha Deepam (giant ghee lamp) up the Annamalaiyar hill for the Karthigai Deepam festival, even as the region experienced continuous rainfall. The sacred ghee-filled barrel, weighing over 300 kilos, was lifted and taken uphill by trained volunteers. According to temple authorities, the Maha Deepam will be lit on December 3 […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 8 (Morning)

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 8 event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 7 Morning Highlights

Karthigai Deepam Festival Day 7 Morning event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.