What to do and see in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

October 2, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

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 Tiruvannamalai

1. Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple

Tiruvannamalai Temple road, Tiruvannamalai India +91 4175 252 438 http://thiruvannamalai.in/tiruvannamalai-temple/girivalam-timings/
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4.5 based on 356 reviews

Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple

Reviewed By PRRao - Bengaluru, India

GIRIVALAM is revolving around a holy hill of Annamalai on full moon day where Maharshi Ramana and other great saints had attained spiritual supremacy.It is around 14kilometers and the devotee has to go bare foot chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" while coming around the hill. Though it was traditional footway initially but now it has been upgraded with proper roads for ease of vehicle moment rather than humans keeping in mind the commercialisation aspects.Girivalam confers the benefit of yaga. The holy hill has Asta Lingas in all eight directions.The Girivalam starts with Indralingam followed by Agnilingam,Yamalingam,Niruthilingam,Varunalingam,Vayulingam,Kuberalingam and Esanyalingam. Every Lingam has its own significance. The hill has to be seen everytime you see each Lingam and hill will give different appearances Shivalingam, sleeping shiva,Chandrashekhara etc., Girivalam gives you knowledge,health and wealth if it is done with devotion.

2. Seshadri Swamigal Ashram

Chengam Road 2 Km From Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai 606601 India +91 4175 238 599 http://thiruvannamalai.in/tiruvannamalai-ashrams/seshathri-maharishi-ashram/
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Seshadri Swamigal Ashram

3. Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram

Near Ramana Ashram, Tiruvannamalai India +91 4175 237 567 http://yogiramsuratkumarashram.org
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Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram

4. Agini Lingam

Nh66 Girivalam Path, Near Ramasharam, Tiruvannamalai 606602 India +91 4175 252 438 [email protected] http://thiruvannamalai.in/tiruvannamalai-temple/girivalam-timings/
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Agini Lingam

Reviewed By plpalani - Mumbai, India

This is the second lingam temple in the Girivalam of Thiruvannamalai.Supposed yo be installed by Lord Agni himself and in the cardinal direction of south east and the dominant Navagraha is Chandran. Praying here helps in removal of fear

5. Nirudhi lingam

Girivalam Path, Tiruvannamalai 606602 India +91 4175 237 275 http://thiruvannamalai.in/tiruvannamalai-temple/girivalam-timings/
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Nirudhi lingam

Reviewed By plpalani - Mumbai, India

This lingam supposed to have been installed by Niruthi, the king of giants.The cardinal direction is south west and the Navagraha associated is Raghu.By praying here one can get fame and also issueless will get issues

6. Varuna Lingam

Girivalam Path Next to Thirunar Annamalai Templa, Tiruvannamalai 606603 India http://www.arunachalasamudra.org/astalingams.html
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Varuna Lingam

7. Atma Vidya mandir

Sri Arunachala Ramana, Atma Vidya Mandir, Sananandal Village, Avalurpettai Road, Kalastambadi P.O Sri Arunachala Ramana, Atma Vidya Mandir, Tiruvannamalai 606805 India http://www.atmavidyamandir.org/
Atma Vidya mandir

8. Sri Puthrakameshtiswarar Temple

Pudukamoor, Tiruvannamalai 632301 India
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Atma Vidya mandir

Sri Arunachala Ramana Atma Vidya Mandir, Tiruvannamalai India http://www.atmavidyamandir.org/

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