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Festivals
Every day is celebrated in the kingdom of Tiruvannamalai. With the festivals, the lifestyle becomes a temple-based lifestyle and the central thought is kept on the Shiva Divine whatever one may be doing. Karthigai Deepam, Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham, Panguni Uthiram, Navaratri, Thaipusam, Vasantha Utsavam, Chitra Pournami and Monthly Girivalam Pournami Festivals of Tiruvannamalai Throughout the year celebrates.
Karthigai Deepam
Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Maha Deepam lighting at Arunachaleswarar Temple attracts millions of devotees worldwide.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri in Tiruvannamalai is a grand, all-night celebration at the Arunachaleswarar Temple, representing the Agni (fire) element.
Pradosham
Devotees throng for the special worship of Nandi Devar and Lord Annamalaiyar, often participating in or witnessing the grand abhishekam.
Panguni Uthiram
The festival showcases elaborate ceremonies, including the Thirukalyana Nalangu Urchavam and the Malai Maatruthal (exchange of garlands).
Navaratri
Goddess Parasakthi is displayed in different decorations (Aandal, Linga Puja, etc.) for all 9 days.
Thai Poosam
On the days when Thaipusam and Pournami coincide, lakhs of devotees walk the Girivalam path with great devotion.
Vasantha Utsavam
Vasantham refers to the spring season and Utsavam refers to the festival, which recalls the story of Kama Devan burning to ashes.
Chitra Pournami
Chitra Pournami Girivalam is considered very auspicious and is believed to bestow spiritual grace and good health on the devotees.
Monthly Girivalam Pournami
Tiruvannamalai Girivalam is a 14 km. long trek around the Arunachaleswarar hill. Every month on the full moon day, lakhs of devotees visit the Girivalam to worship Annamalaiyar.
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