Annamalaiyar, Tiruvannamalai (Fire)

📍 Tiruvannamalai, Nadu Nadu, Tamil NaduVerified
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Today at this temple

Thursday, April 23, 2026Sunrise 05:57 · Sunset 18:26
Tithi
saptami
shukla
Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Yoga
Dhriti
Abhijit muhurta
11:47–12:35
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Quick facts

Primary deity
Shiva
Tradition
shaiva
Year founded
9th century
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Non-Hindu policy
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Accessibility
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Typical visit

Sthala Purana — the story

To settle a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu, Shiva appeared as an endless pillar of light. Unable to find its top or base, both surrendered — the shrine marks that manifestation.

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Deity & iconography

Architecture & art

25-acre complex with four towering gopurams; the eastern Rajagopuram at 66 m is one of the tallest in India.

Special phenomena

On Karthigai Deepam (Nov/Dec), a giant flame is lit atop Arunachala hill visible for miles — re-enacting the jyotir-stambha.

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