Arulmigu Arunachalesvara Temple @ Thiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu)

 

Arulmigu Arunachalesvara Temple: 

Arunachalesvara Temple also called as Annamalaiyar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at the base of Arunachala Hill. 

It is one of the five temples associated with five elements (Pancha Bhoota) that are Prithvi, Aakash, Vayu, Agni, Jal.  This temple belongs to Agni elements. Here Shiva Linga is known as Agni Linga.

There are many temples inside the campus but Shiva and Parvati temple is the main attraction there.

A Festival called The Karthigai Deepam is celebrated every year during the day of the full moon between November and December. A Huge beacon is lit atop the hill which can be seen from a far distance. It symbolizes the Shiva lingam of fire joining the sky.

This temple was initially constructed during Chola Dynasty in the 9th Century and then developed further during Vijaynagara rules in the 13th Century.

This is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu along with many more destinations around it. Please visit the place and feel it.

Visiting Timing:  

5:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM Everyday

Best time to visit: All time. During summer, it is a bit hot.

Entry Fees:  No entry fee for general darshan. You have to pay only if you want to perform special rituals. For each ritual, different charges have been fixed by the authorities.

Address:

Sri Arunachalesvara Temple

Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601 (INDIA)

Special occasion:

Thousands of people visit there every day  but will see more crowed during

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Shivratri
• Other Indian Festivals
• New Year

Places to visit in & around  Thiruvannamalai :

• Arunachaleshwara Temple
• Sri Ramana Aashram
• Virupaksha Cave
• Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
• Sathanur Reservoir

Parking Places: Finding a parking place near the temple is very tough. Temple is located in the middle of the city and due to heavy traffic, No Parking board is there everywhere. Beter to Auto Rikshaw or Taxis for a local visit.

 

How to reach : 

Airport: The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport which is 107 km from Thiruvannamalai. The airport is well connected with major Indian airports. You will find many taxis or buses from Puducherry to Thiruvannamalai.

Indian Rail: The nearest railway station is in Thiruvannamalai which is well connected with the major Railway station in India. You will find many auto-rickshaw outside the railway station.

Buses: The nearest bus station is in Thiruvannamalai which is well connected with major nearby cities. You will find many auto-rickshaw near the bus stand.  

  

Private Taxis: Availability of private taxis, Autos are very good there and you can hire them for local travel needs. 

Distance from Major nearby Cities

• Bangalore: 219 km
• Chennai:  195 km    
• Pondichery: 107 km 
• Hyderabad: 697 km
• Coimbatore: 330 km
• Mysore: 353 km 
• Rameshwaram: 476 km
• Kanyakumari: 580 km
• Tirupati: 192 km
• Madurai: 336 km

Accommodation: 

Many hotels and lodges are available within a 1 km area. Hotel prices are quite reasonable.

Food & Restaurant :

This is one of the very famous temples in Tamil Nadu and thousands of devotees visit there every day. You will find many restaurants and roadside food around it at a very reasonable price.

 

Few Photos:

Visit Date:  15 Sep 2013

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