The Arunachaleshwarar temple is a very famous Hindu Mandir. It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It’s located at the base of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhuta Sthalams, and Especially the element of fire. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of fire or Agani.
This temple is at the base of the hill, which is why every year thousands of devotees walk around the hill during Poornima (full moon) day of the month, covering a distance of 14 Km. During the full moon day, several government buses and private vans run from Chennai to Annamaiyar temple. It starts in the morning till the next day night.
Arunachaleswarar Temple Tiruvannamalai
Every year lakhs of devotees of Lord Shiva visit this temple. The Arunachaleswarar Temple was constructed during the Chola period in the 9th century. It was expanded by the Hoysala dynasty and the Vijaynagar Empire. This temple is the best example of Dravidian architecture, made by Chola’s King. It is one of the largest temples in India. It houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. On the occasion of the Annual Brammotsavams, this temple is hugely crowded. Annual Brammotsavams are conducted for 10 days each year in November and December.
Thousands of devotees visit this temple for the Kaethgai Deepam. It is a day in which huge lamp elites the top of the hill in the evening. The Arundra Darisanam falls in December or January which depicts the divine dance of Lord Shiva. If you love to visit a Beautiful temple and you are devotees of Lord Shiva. This is the best place for you. So, you can also visit this temple.
Arunachaleswarar Temple Darshan Timings
- Morning => 5.00 Am to 12.30 Pm
- Evening => 3.30 Pm to 9.30 Pm
- Darshan duration 30-45 minutes during weekdays
- Special Darshan duration 20-15 minutes during weekdays
- Darshan Ticket Counter Timings 6:00 Am – 12:00 Pm and 3:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm
Tiruvannamalai Temple Special Darshan Tickets Online Booking
Devotees can visit the official website for Tiruvannamalai Temple special darshan tickets online booking. If you want to buy offline tickets you can buy them from the authorised Ticket Counter located at the temple.
- In the first step, you have to click on the link i.e. https://annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in/
- Go to the booking service and there you will see the e-ticket option. Click on this option.
- Now, You can have two options free and paid. You can click on anyone.
- Fill in all your details; Mobile number, email ID, and Name.
- Select your Time and date for Darshan.
- Then, if you choose the paid option, you make your payment from UPI, Wallet, Debit card, and Credit card.
- After successful Payment, you get your ticket.
Contact Details
- Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple
- அருணாசலேஸ்வரர் கோவில் திருவண்ணாமலை
- Sannathi Street, Tiruvannamalai – 606601.
- Phone Number: 04175252438
- Email ID: jceotvm_20343[dot]hrce[at]tn[dot]gov[dot]in