Karthikai Deepam 2024: Maha Deepam Illuminates Annamalaiyar Hill
The grand culmination of the Karthikai Deepa festival at the Tiruvannamalai Arunasaleshwarar Temple unfolded with divine splendor as the Maha Deepam was lit atop the sacred Annamalaiyar Hill. This significant event drew thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the glorious illumination and participate in the auspicious celebrations.
On Today , December 13th, 2024, the Maha Deepam was lit at precisely 6 PM. The sight of the Great Lamp atop the 2,668-foot-high Annamalaiyar Hill filled the devotees with spiritual bliss, echoing with chants of "Arohara." The flame, symbolizing Lord Shiva`s infinite light, served as a beacon of hope and devotion for worshipers.
This sacred lamp will burn for 11 days, providing an opportunity for devotees to offer their prayers and bask in its divine radiance. The atmosphere around the temple and hill is charged with fervent devotion, making it a spiritual highlight for the year.
