Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – July 10 (Starting: 11:35 AM, July 10 Thursday – Ending: 01:30 PM, July 11 Friday )

Undertaking Girivalam NOT ALLOWED ON Full Moon Day at Thiruvannamalai temple!

As per the prevailing conditions of the 100% lockdown imposition as a preventive measure against the raging spread of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, ordered by the State Government of Tamil Nadu, the DEVOTEES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO UNDERTAKE GIRIVALAM ON THE ENSUING FULL MOON DAY (until 5.36 PM today, Wednesday, 26th May)! As per the […]

Full Moon Day (24th May) – Pradosham – Special poojas performed at Thiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar temple!

Monday, 24th May was a Full Moon Day on which Pradosham occurred. Being a sacred occasion of Pradosham on the Tamil Calendar month of Vaikasi on a Full Moon Day, Special Abhishekhams were performed on all 5 Nandhi’s located in the 5 corridors of the famous Thiruvannamalai Temple! As devotees were NOT allowed to participate […]

Grand Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam – Celebrations at Tiruvannamalai Lord Arunachaleswarar Temple!

On the occasion of the 10th day (night) of the grand Chithirai Vasantha Utsavam (Special grand Spring festivals celebrated during the full moon period in the Tamil Calendar month of Chithirai), the deities of Lord Periyanayakar and His Consort Parasakthi Amman were taken on a procession from the Thirukkalyana Mandapam (Marriage Hall in the temple) […]