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 )

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival – Divine 5th Day Morning Procession

On the fifth day of the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival (21.11.2023), Vinayagar on the Rishaba Vahanam and Chandrasekarar on the Glass Rishaba Vahanam blessed devotees during the morning procession. Thousands of devotees participated and received darshan at the Arunachaleswarar Temple.

Karthigai Deepam Festival Prep: Kavacham Installation Progresses in Tiruvannamalai

Ahead of the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, kavacham is being fixed on the temple chariots. Temple staff are polishing the coverings, strengthening the structures and completing final decorations to prepare the ther for the upcoming procession.

Tiruvannamalai Thiru Karthikai Deepam Brahmotsavam – Divine 4th Night Procession

The 4th Night of the Tiruvannamalai Thiru Karthikai Deepam Brahmotsavam was celebrated with grand silver vahanam processions. Vinayagar graced the Silver Mooshika Vahanam, Murugar with Valli and Deivanai appeared on the Silver Peacock, Periyanayagar on the Karpavirutcham Vahanam, Parasakthi on the Silver Kamadhenu, and Sandikeswarar on the Silver Rishabam, blessing thousands of devotees.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – 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. And Lord Chandkeshwara on the carriage of Naga vaganam.

Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – 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 2025: 1,008 Shankha Abhishekam Highlights Day 3 at Tiruvannamalai

At the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, the third day of the Karthigai Deepam festival was marked by special yagasala rituals and the sacred 1,008 Shankha Abhishekam performed in front of the sanctum. The beautifully arranged flowers and offerings added to the spiritual vibrance of the celebrations.