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 )

Guidelines released for the Karthigai Deepam Festival observations!

In a notification released by the District administration regarding the Karthigai Deepam Festival on the 26th of November, it is stipulated that, as per Chennai High Court judgments, only 2500 devotees will be permitted to participate in climbing the mountain. The following regulations must be strictly observed: A Special Centre will be established at 5.00 […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 5 Morning

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 5 Morning event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 4 Night

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 4 Night event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the event.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 4 – Vinayagar and Chandresekarar Ursavam

On the 4rd day of the festival, the the deities were then taken on a procession from the Thirukkalayana Mandapam, along the Mada Veedhis with the deities of the Lord Chandrasekarar. nd Lord Chandkeshwara on the carriage of Naga vaganam.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 3(Night) Lord Chandkeshwara on the carriage of Rishabam

Night On the 3rd day of the festival, during the night, the special Ratha vilakku Deeparadhanai and Panchamuga Deeparadhanai were performed for the deities of Lord Priyanayakar, His Consorts Uma and Kandhar, Lord Vinayaka, Lord Subramanya, with His Consorts Valli and Deivanai, and Goddess Ambal in the form of Lalthambigai, and Lord Chandkeswarar. After the […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2023 – Day 3 Chandrasekarar and Vinayagar alangaram

During the noon session of the 3rd Day of the Deepam Festival at Thiruvannamalai, the deities of Lord Chandrasekharar and Lord Vinayaka was taken on a procession around the street adjacent to the temple corridors. The event of Thiruvizha Undial (Festival Hundi) was performed at the 3rd corridor near the Kodimaram (flag-tree).