Tiruvannamalai Temple - Timings, How to Reach, Location
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Temple
Name |
Arunachaleswarar
Temple |
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City |
Tiruvannamalai |
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State |
Tamil Nadu |
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Region |
South India |
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Country |
India |
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Presiding
Deity |
Lord Shiva
(Arunachaleswarar) |
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Significance |
One of the
Pancha Bhoota temples, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the Fire (Agni)
element |
🔍 Temple Overview
Tiruvannamalai Temple is one of the most ancient and
spiritually significant Shiva temples in India. Lord Shiva manifests here as Arunachaleswarar,
symbolizing fire and supreme consciousness. The sacred Arunachala Hill
behind the temple is considered a form of Lord Shiva himself and is central to
the practice of Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina).
🎫 Darshan & Entry
Details
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Entry Fee |
Free for all devotees |
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Live
Darshan |
Not available |
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Free
Darshan |
Available daily |
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Special
Pooja Tickets |
Available at the temple counter
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Online
Darshan Booking |
Not available |
🕉️ Poojas & Rituals
- Famous
Pooja: 1008 Sangu Pooja & Special Abhishekam
- Pooja
Ticket Availability: Available at temple counters
- Dress
Code: Any decent and traditional attire is permitted
🎉 Major Festival
- Karthigai
Deepam
This grand festival is celebrated every year by lighting a
massive lamp atop Arunachala Hill, attracting lakhs of devotees from across the
country.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
The temple is open throughout the year. However,
visiting during Karthigai Deepam offers a unique spiritual experience,
though the crowd is significantly higher.
⏰ Tiruvannamalai Temple Timings
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Day |
Morning |
Evening |
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Monday to Sunday |
05:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
04:00 PM – 09:30 PM |
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Timings may vary slightly during festivals and special
occasions.
📍 Temple Address
Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu – 606601
🚗 How to Reach
Tiruvannamalai Temple
🚘 By Road
Tiruvannamalai is well connected by buses and taxis
from major cities and towns in Tamil Nadu.
🚆 By Rail
- Nearest
Railway Station: Tiruvannamalai Railway Station
- Regular
train services connect nearby regions.
✈️ By Air
- Nearest
Airport: Chennai International Airport
- From
Chennai, Tiruvannamalai can be reached by road.
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