Karthigai Maha Deepam: The Maha Deepam is the central ritual of the festival. After sunset, at around 6:00 PM, the flame from Bharani Deepam is carried to the top of the Arunachala Hill.

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Tiruvannamalai is gearing for Maha Karthigai Deepam but this time ... has imposed a ban on devotees climbing the Arunachala Hills near the Arunachaleswara Temple during the ...

This sacred event, timed with the auspicious Karthigai Maha Deepam Tithi, allows devotees to virtually witness the Arunachala Teerth Shiva Parvati Kalyanam, Maha Rudra Homa, and the LIVE Darshan ...

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Amid chants of ‘Annamalaiyaruku Harohara’, the Maha Deepam was lit atop the 2,668 ft-high Arunachala Hill ... of the famed 10-day Karthigai Deepam festival at the ...

Thiruvannamalai draws millions of devotees and spiritual seekers each year, especially during the Karthigai Deepam Festival, when a massive lamp is lit atop the Arunachala Hill, symbolizing Shiva ...