Tiruvannamalai, commonly known as Arunachala, is one of the famous Shivite shrines in Tamil Nadu, spreading over a 25-acre temple complex.
Lord Siva is worshiped here in the form of Agni Lingam along with the Goddess Parvati at this ancient Annamalaiyar Temple.
In this temple, Lord Siva is called by different names, such as Annamalayar/Annamalaiyar and Arunachaleswarar.
The word "Thiru" means "Greatness" and "Annamalai" means an inaccessible mountain in ancient times. These two words were combined to form "Tiruvannamalai".
The temple town of Tiruvannamalai attracted many pilgrims throughout the ages and acted as a cultural centre of the Shiva Religion (Shaivism) over centuries.
Tiruvannamalai Temple Info:
Deity | Annamalaiyar (Shiva) & Apitakuchambaal (Parvati) |
Locale | Tiruvannamalai |
District | Tiruvannamalai |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Pincode | 606601 |
Major Festivals | Karthigai Deepam |
Architecture | Dravidian Style |
Arunachaleswara Temple - Annamalaiyar Temple
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