Arunachaleswarar Temple - Thiruvannamalai

🛕 Lord Unknown | 📍 Thiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple

✔ Verified by Mandirvaas

⏰ Darshan

Morning: 05:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 03:30 PM – 09:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

Nov - Mar

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Represents Fire (Agni) element among Pancha Bhootha temples.

🏛 Temple History

This ancient temple is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva appearing as an infinite pillar of fire. The temple has been expanded by Chola, Vijayanagara and Hoysala kings.

🌼 Benefits of Visiting

Spiritual Liberation

Worshipping here is believed to remove karmic sins and help devotees attain spiritual enlightenment.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

Ushathkalam

05:30 AM

Kalasanthi

08:00 AM

Uchikalam

12:00 PM

Sayaraksha

06:00 PM

Arthajama

09:00 PM

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

Girivalam

Devotees walk 14 km around Arunachala hill seeking blessings and spiritual purification.

Contact

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Full moon days (Girivalam) are very crowded.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Tiruvannamalai • 3.00 km

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Airport

Chennai International Airport • 195.00 km

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Bus Stand

Tiruvannamalai • 2.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditonal Attire Prefered

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Laddu, Vibhuti, Kumkum, Pongal

Arunachaleswarar Temple - Thiruvannamalai Gallery

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Nearby Stays

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