Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – February 01 2026 (Starting: 5:34 AM, February 01 Sunday – Ending: 04:05 AM, February 02 Monday )

Second Day of Karthigai Deepam: Divine Golden Surya Vahanam Procession in Tiruvannamalai

On the second day of the Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai, Lord Vinayakar and Lord Chandrasekar were taken in a grand procession on the golden Surya Vahanam, blessing the large gathering of devotees who had come to witness the divine spectacle.

Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 1 (Night) Panjamoorthigal Alangaram

On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthys were carried on a procession on Mooshikam (mouse), Peacock, Silver Ahikara Nandhi, Hamsam and Simham (lion) respectively around the temple corridor streets offering Darshan to a large crowd of devotee

Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival Begins with Grand Panchamurthi Procession

The Thirukarthigai Deepam festival began in Thiruvannamalai with grand celebrations as thousands of devotees gathered around the Annamalaiyar Temple. On the first day of the festival, the Panchamurthi idols were taken out in a special alankaram, carried in beautifully decorated silver vimanas. Devotees thronged the Mada Streets to witness the sacred procession and receive the […]

Special Abhishekam for Vinayagar and Chandikeswarar Ahead of Karthigai Deepam

As part of the Karthigai Deepam festival preparations, a special abhishekam was performed yesterday for Lord Vinayagar and Lord Chandikeswarar at the temple. Following the rituals, both deities were adorned with special decorations and blessed devotees with their divine presence. The ceremony attracted many devotees who gathered to witness the sacred rituals conducted ahead of […]

Thirukkudai Ubhaya Performed by Pallavaram Arunachala Seva Trust at Deepam Festival

In connection with the sacred Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam festival, the Pallavaram Arunachala Seva Trust conducted the traditional Thirukkudai Ubhaya ceremony for the Panchamurthis. The event was held in a grand and devotional manner yesterday (23.11.2025), Sunday.

Thirukarthigai Deepam Festival Begins at Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple with Flag Hoisting Ceremony

The grand Thirukarthigai Deepam festival at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai commenced today (24.11.2025) with the traditional hoisting of the holy flag on the 64-foot-tall golden flag mast, marking the auspicious beginning of the celebrations. Following the flag hoisting ceremony, a special procession is being held on the Panchamurthigala Mada Street, featuring the divine idols […]