All about Gingee Fort

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Gingee Fort

History of Thiruvannamalai

The temple town of Tiruvannamalai is one of the most ancient heritage sites of India and is a center of the Saiva religion. The Arunachala hill and its environs have been held in great regard by the Tamils for centuries. The temple is grand in conception.....More

The Temple

The temple occupies an area of about 25acres with four large 'gopuram' on each side. The largest 'gopuram' is above the eastern entrance which is the main entrance. There are five 'praharam' or corridors around the central structure with a high wall running....More

Girivalam

The Holy Mountain of Arunachala rises up with an elevation of 2669 feet (800 m). The Road encircling the mountain where devotees circumbulate is 8 1/2 miles which is 14 kms long. On Full Moon days and festival days (like Karthigai, first day of the Tamil month....More

Girivalam Path

The Holy Mountain of Arunachala rises up with an elevation of 2669 feet (800 m). The Road encircling the mountain where devotees circumbulate is 8 1/2 miles which is 14 kms long. On Full Moon days and festival days (like Karthigai, first day of the Tamil month....More

Girivalam Calendar

Girivalam Calendar Dates....More

Kartikai Deepam

Tiruvannamalai the home of Arunachaleswarar, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a lingam. The Consort here is Unnamulaiyaal, also known as Apitakuchambaal This is one of the largest temples in India. One of the most important Shaivaite temples,.....More

Kartikai Deepam Festivals

In addition to the various festivals, Tiruvannamalai celebrates four annual Bhrammotsavams which go on for a duration of 10 days. The most famous of them all is the Kartikai Bhrammotsavam. Annamalai deepam marks the conclusion of the ten day Bhrammotsavam ....More

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Location

Thiruvannamalai has a railway station on the Villuppuram -Katpadi line on the Southern Railway. There are bus services to this town from all the major towns in Tamilnadu. Accommodation is available both in the guest-houses maintained by the temple authorities.....More