Arunachaleswarar Temple
📍 Tiruvannamalai
A monumental Shiva temple at the foot of Arunachala Hill, famous for its towering gopurams and Karthigai Deepam traditions.
History & Highlights
Arunachaleswarar Temple is one of the great Shaiva pilgrimage centres of Tamil Nadu. The temple is closely linked with Arunachala Hill and the Karthigai Deepam festival, while its large gopurams and extensive mandapams showcase Dravidian temple architecture.
Plan Your Visit
Time to visit
Plan an early morning or evening visit; special festival arrangements can alter access.
Bus connectivity
Well connected by buses from Chennai, Vellore, Villupuram and other Tamil Nadu towns.
Local travel
GA Holidays can arrange airport, railway-station and local cab transfers as part of your Tamil Nadu itinerary.
Arunachaleswarar Temple Gallery
Images displayed from the Tamil Nadu Tourism image source associated with the destination listing.
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