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 )

Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival: Sri Durga Amman Theruveethi Procession Held Grandly

Ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival, the Sri Durga Amman Theruveethi Ula was held grandly at the Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple, Thiruvannamalai, on 21.11.2025. Special abhishekam, pooja and deeparathanai were performed, followed by the Mada Veedhi procession. Hundreds of devotees participated and received the blessings of Sri Durga Amman.

Tiruvannamalai: Annamalaiyar Temple Radiates Light Ahead of Karthigai Deepam Festival

The sacred town of Tiruvannamalai is glowing with devotion as the renowned Annamalaiyar Temple has been beautifully illuminated ahead of the auspicious Karthigai Deepam festival.

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025 – Day 1 Celebrations Begin

The Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple is set to host the Karthigai Deepam Festival 2025, starting on Monday, 24 November 2025. Day 1 Highlights Morning: The festival commenced with the traditional flag hoisting (Kodiyetram) Evening: Panchamoorthis (the five deities) will take a ceremonial procession along the streets in silver vimanas (chariots) Night: Devotees will witness a grand procession featuring Silver Nandi, Lion, Peacock, and Mushika vahanas, […]

Barefoot Girivalam Visit Timings in Tiruvannamalai

What is Girivalam? Girivalam (also known as Giri Pradakshina or Giri Valam) is a sacred practice of walking barefoot around the Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, covering a distance of approximately 14 kilometers. This ritual is performed by devotees in a clockwise direction and is considered a powerful spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is believed to manifest in […]

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple – Karthigai Madha Prathosam

Prathosam event took place at the Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Below are some of the pictures showcasing the Prathosam event

Parashakthi Amman Chariot Procession Ahead of Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tiruvannamalai

s part of the grand Karthigai Deepam festival celebrations at the Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, the beautifully renovated Parashakthi Amman chariot was ceremoniously pulled by devotees this morning. The chariot procession was filled with divine chants, traditional music, and thousands of devotees offering prayers, marking a spiritually vibrant start to the Deepam festivities. >/div>