Location: Thiruvannamalai
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Tiruvannamalai (Tamil: Tiruvaṇṇāmalai IPA: [ˈtiɾɯʋaɳːaːmalɛi̯], also Thiruvannamalai or Trinomali and Trinomalee during British times) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and a part of Tondaimandalam (Tondai Nadu) region. The city is administered by a special grade municipality that covers an area of 13.64 km (5.27 sq mi) and a population of 145,278 and urban agglomeration had a population of 398,780 in 2011. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvannamalai District. Roadways are the major mode of transport in Tiruvannamalai, while the city also has rail connectivity. Chennai International Airport is the nearest domestic and international airport to the town. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar. The Karthigai Deepam festival is celebrated during the day of the full moon between November and December, and a huge beacon is lit atop the Annamalai hill. The event is witnessed by three million pilgrims. On the day preceding each full moon, pilgrims circumnavigate the temple base and the Annamalai hills in a worship called Girivalam, a practice carried out by one million pilgrims yearly.
Restaurants in Thiruvannamalai
1. Annamalaiyar Temple View Point
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By tangotango_ss2 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Five times up the hill to Virupaksha Cave and Skandashraman, ten times the view. Thankful for the grace.
2. Sri Ramana Ashram
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By 33Gaurav
You can live with the silence and feel the fragrance of Shri Raman ashram. The great saint and Spiritual Guru who is still alive and omnipresent will touch your heart and slowly you will start inspiring people around you , the Silence in the teaching of Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharishi
3. Virupaksha Cave
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By sach00in - Virar, India
This place is magical and the calming effect it has on our body and mind is unique. Bhagavan Ramana Maharishi himself is still there in this cave was the feeling I received as soon as I reached. The divine experience and vibrations of the surroundings have left me spellbound cant wait to be there again.
4. Arunachaleshwara Temple
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
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Reviewed By sach00in - Virar, India
This temple is an absolute beauty of architectural marvel of south india. The gopurams or the entry gates on all four sides of the temple are majestic. The entire premises is full of positive energy and serene calmness. One should surely visit such a place as it is older than even our great grand father's and the vibrations of this temple are unique. The temple is in the centre of TIRUVANNAMALAI city and is the main landmark for travel and directions in the city.
5. Skandashramam
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By PLAravind - Bengaluru, India
Situated by the side of Arunachala hill, this is the place where Ramana Maharshi meditated for a long period. The Ashram also gives a brilliant view of the Thiruvannamalai town and the temple.
6. Parvathamalai Mountain
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Inspire750818
Tough & Nice trek. There around 1200+ Steps and then old hill starts which is full of Stones & Rocks. Then comes the steep trek which is about 500 Feet Mountain where we can walk on Iron steps and rocks only with the help of iron rods mounted on rocks. It was thrilling experience and enjoyment. We can do Abhishegam to Lord Siva. We carried milk, honey, rose water & Ganges water and did Abhishegam, which was an excellent experience.
7. Sathanur Reservoir
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By mageshmech - Bengaluru, India
After our temple visit in thiruvannamali, we went to this reservoir. i was visiting for the first time. The reservoir has so much of parks, children play area and statues around. We went during december, so the water level was full and had a nice view. the surrounding is very scenic and greenery. There is a crocodile bank which is must visit. Since the reservoir is a bit isolated into villages, we couldnt see much visitors even on weekends. But we should appreciate the staffs who are maintaining it very well. Good thing about this reservoir is one can go upto the top by car and park and then can walk on the dam to view the water level in reservoir. these days, in many reservoir they dont allow i guess. If initiatives are taken to popularize this reservoir, it will for sure pull visitors in volumes. Go for it!
8. Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By vipina776 - Lucknow, India
Very peaceful and powerful place dedicated to Seshadri Swami ,a prominent saint of Tiruvannamalai. Arunachalam hill is a sight to behold from the temple complex. They provide accommodation as well for travelers at affordable prices. There is a canteen as well inside the complex
