Tiruvannamalai (Thiruvannamalai), is one of the famous 5 Pancha Bhuta Sthalas of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu, India.

Here Lord Shiva in Tiruvannamalai is associated with Agni (or) Fire element of the Universe.

Tiruvannamalai is also called Arunachaleswarar Temple (Arunachalam) and is an important pilgrimage site in South India.

Some of the best places to visit in Tiruvannamalai includes:

1. Annamalaiyar Temple

Annamalaiyar Temple

Annamalaiyar Temple also called as Arunachalesvara Temple is famous Lord Shiva Temple in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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.

Tiruvannamalai Temple Info:

Deity	Annamalaiyar (Shiva) & Apitakuchambaal (Parvati)
Locale	Tiruvannamalai
District	Tiruvannamalai
State	Tamil Nadu
Pincode	606601
Major Festivals	Karthigai Deepam
Architecture	Dravidian Style

In this temple, Lord Siva is called by different names, such as Annamalayar/Annamalaiyar and Arunachaleswarar.

Arunachaleswara Temple - Annamalaiyar Temple

About Tiruvannamalai Temple:

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.