Arunachaleswarar Temple

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Historical Information

Temple Specialty

• Purathanam

  unnaamulai yumaiyaa`lodum udanaakiya voruvan pe`n`naakiya perumaanmalai thirumaama`ni thikazha ma`n`naar:nthana varuviththira`n mazhalaimmuzha vathirum a`n`naamalai thozhuvaarvinai vazhuvaava`n`na ma`rumae poovaarmalarko`n dadiyaarthozhuvaar pukazhvaar vaanoarka`l moovaarpurangka `leriththavan`ru moovark karu`lseythaar thoomaamazhai:nin `rathiraveruvith tho`ruvin niraiyoadum aamaampi`naiva:n tha`naiyunjsaaral a`n`naa malaiyaarae oathimaa malarka`l thoovi yumaiyava`l pangkaa mikka soathiyae thu`langku me`ndoad sudarmazhup padaiyi naanae aathiyae yamarar koavae ya`niya`naa malaiyu `laanae :neethiyaa ninnai yallaa ninaiyumaa :ninaivi laenae vadda naimmathi soodiyai vaanavar sidda naiththiru va`n`naa malaiyanai idda naiyikazh:n thaarpura moon`raiyum adda naiyadi yaenma`ra:n thuyvanoa paddi ae`ruka:n thae`rip palavi ( l ) lam idda maaka ira:nthu`n duzhitharum adda moorththiya`n `naamalai kaithozhak keddup poamvinai kaedillai kaa`nminae thaenaik kaaval ko`ndu vi`nda kon`raich sezhu:nthaaraay vaanaik kaaval ko`ndu :nin`raar a`riyaa :ne`riyaanae aanaik kaavil aranae paranae a`n`naa malaiyaanae oonaik kaaval kaivid dunnai ukappaar u`narvaarae aathiyum a:nthamum illaa arumperum soathiyai yaampaadak kaeddaeyum vaa`lthadangka`n maathae va`laruthiyoa vanseviyoa :ninsevithaan maathaevan vaarkazhalka`l vaazhththiya vaazhththolipoay veethivaayk kaeddalumae vimmivimmi meymma`ra:nthu poathaar ama`liyinmael :nin`rum pura`ndingngan aethaenum aakaa`l kida:nthaa`l ennaeyennae eethae e:nthoazhi parisaeloar empaavaay vi`n`naa`lu:n thaevarkku maelaaya vaethiyanai ma`n`naa`lum mannavarkku maa`npaaki :nin`raanaith tha`n`naar thamizha`likku:n tha`npaa`ndi :naaddaanaip pe`n`naa`lum paakanaip pae`nu peru:nthu`raiyi`r ka`n`naar kazhalkaaddi :naayaenai aadko`nda a`n`naa malaiyaanaip paaduthungkaa`n ammaanaay ulaiyilana loththa vudalinanal patRi yudupathiyai mutti ...... yamuthURa lurukivara vitta paramasuka mutRu vunathadiyai naththi ...... ninaiyAmaR silainuthali litta thilathamavir pottu thikazhmukavar muththu ...... nakaiyAlE silukuvalai yitta mayalkavalai pattuth thirudanena vetki ...... yalaivEnO kalaikanaka vatta thimilaipaRai kotta kanakamayil vitta ...... kathirvElA karuthalarin muttik karukivaru thutta kathavamaNa rutRa ...... kulakAlA alaikadalu duththa thalamathanil vetRi aruNaivaLar veRpi ...... luRaivOnE asurarkaLai vetti yamararsiRai vittu arasunilai yitta ...... perumALE.

• Historical

  One of the oldest temples in South India, rich in architecture and sculpture, this temple has been built centuries ago by the Naikka kings of Chola, Heisala and Vijayanagara on an area of ​​about 24 acres with nine towers and 5 prakaras. The East Rajagopuram located at the main entrance of this temple is the second tallest tower in South India with a height of 217 feet and 13 levels and 13 kalasam. The Gopuram was built by King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara. History of Vallala Maharaja Annamalaiyar appeared as a child to Bhosala king Veeravallala Devar who was mourning his childlessness and promised that after the death of King Sokara, he is still doing the Eam works that he will perform the funeral rites. It takes place in the month of Masi in a town called Pallikondampattu and Vijayanagara Emperor Krishna Devaraya Maharaya with the consent of the Saivite priests in the Throat Mandal built the present 1000 kaal mandapam, Vasanthan Thirukum and 13 level gopuram at the place where the 1000 kaal mandapam is now located in this temple. A book mentions that. The inscription painted on the 4th prakara wall going west along the southern side of the wooden tower of this temple tells the world that a huge earthquake occurred in this town around the 17th century and the wall on which this inscription is written collapsed completely and then it was rebuilt by cutting down the stones as an important historical. Brahma lied that he had seen the shown of siva by using Thalambhu as a false witness and hence the myth that Brahma lost his own temple and this is the proud place where Lord Shiva gave his place and stood as Ardhanareeswarar for Ambikas request. Tiruvannamalai is such a special place which gives salvation to derotees who think about it. In this place four people have sung hymns as hymns. Manikkavasakar came to Thiruvannamalai and stayed for a long time and composed Thiruvembha (20) hymns and Thiruvammana hymns in Margazhi for Saivism. A temple for Manikkavasaka can still be seen today at Adiannamalai on the Krivalabathi. Saivas believe that the mountain in this place is immortal in all ages and that this mountain is Lord Shiva himself. This is why they practice crawling up this mountain. Climbing the hill like this is called Krivalam. A scientist named Dr. Birpal Sakhani has said that this mountain is 260 million years old. There are Ashtalinga temples and Samadhis of Ramana Maharishi, Seshadri Swami, Visiri Sami etc. on Makala Valam Kriwalabathi. Although people cirucumbulate the hill on all days, cirucumbulating on a full moon day is considered best. On the full moon, innumerable siddhas walk around Annamalai, the power of the siddhas is manifested, the herbal air of the mountain gives peace to the mind and benefits the body, so on the full moon, lakhs of devotees come to the temple to solve their problems, visit Annamalai and then go around Krivalam to benefit.

• Thala Virutcham

  The tree of happiness is situated as the crown tree in the third prakaram. In this long-standing place, the south-faced deity Dakshanamurthy is also seated, followed by Ganesha of Mahizhamaram towards the east. We also get a glimpse of the south face deity Dakshanamurthy. Jalakandeswarar sits nearby. If we stand in the east direction on this platform we can see nine towers. This is a very rare episode.

• Others

  Muruga is the first god The first place to enter the temples is the Ganesha shrine. But there is a shrine of Murugan here. Devotees worship him first. The poet Sampanthan asked Arunagirinathar to show Murugan in person and despised Arunagirinaths devotion. As Arunagirinathar prayed to Lord Muruga, he made an appearance on a pillar in the 16-gall hall here. Hence he got the name Kambathaliyanar (Kambam means pillar, Ilayanar means Murugan). Light the Moksha Deepam In this temple, on the top of the East Rajagopuram, the light lamps are placed specially for the deceased to attain moksha and on the day of cremation in the name of the dead, or on the day of Emakiriyai, or on the Tithi, Moksha Deepam is lit in ghee or linden oil according to their prayers. This is the best prayer in any temple. Construction of sugarcane cradle When a child is born, to childless people after praying to Annamalaiyar, come to the temple and offer prayers to the priest, bring bundles of sugarcane, tie a cradle with a new saree, lay the baby in it and circumbulates the mada veethis. Bhairava who suppresses arrogance The Kala Bhairava shrine is situated on the Brahma Tirthakarai of this temple. His idol is carved in one stone with weapons in eight arms, crescent moon and Tiruvatshi on the head with Kapala garland. Arrogance you can pray to him to suppress arrogance. Proud of Nandi A special puja is performed to Nandi here on Matup Pongal. On that day nandhi will be adorned with all kinds of vegetables, fruits, sweets, balkaras and garlands of all kinds of flowers will be put on and worshipped. At that time, Annamalaiyar would get up in front of Nandi and show him the importance of his vehicle. Four Faced Lingam Lord Shiva is displayed here in a separate shrine in the name of Brahma Lingam. This lingam is consecrated on the basis that Brahma worshiped Shiva here. Brahma with his four faces is always reciting the Vedas. To signify this, there are four faces on the four sides of this lingam. Students can pray to him to excel in studies. Sentura Ganesha Just like Anjaneya is decorated with senturam, they decorate Vinayaka in this temple with senturam. When Ganesha slayed the demon Sambandhasura, the demons were born from his blood. So, Ganesha applied his blood on his body. Based on this, there are only four days in a year, namely tamil new year, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Thirukarthikai and one day in the month of Thai.

Services

• Donation

  Devotees who want to pay general donation can visit the temple office in person and pay in cash and get a receipt, for the convenience of devotees, they can make the donation online at the temple website at annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in under e-services. Those who wish to pay by check and draft can visit (Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmiku Arunasaleshwara Temple, Thiruvannamalai) or send it by post.

• Annadhanam

  Annadhanam an innovative scheme of Honble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has been implemented in this temple since 2002, through which 300 beneficiaries have been given lunch to the devotees who visit this temple. Rs.38/- per beneficiary was spent as project cost for this. This midday meal includes rice, sambar, rasam, joint, fries, buttermilk, waffles and pickles, plus vada and payasam on Fridays every week. Necessary steps have been taken to expand this scheme to provide food to devotees throughout the day as announced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by the Honble Minister of Hindu Religious Endowments in 2022-2023. This project was launched on 31.12.2022 by the Hon`ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Mr. M.K.Stalin inaugurated the all-day food program through video presentation. Food is prepared in a hygienic manner in the kitchen for alms house in this temple and food is served to the devotees daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Devotees can donate food in person at the temple office and pay in cash and get a receipt. Devotees can donate online at the temple website at annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in under e-services. Those who want to pay by check and money order can visit (Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Arunchaleswarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai) or send it by post. Donations of alms are tax exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Facilities

• Drinking Water R.O.

  Drinking water pipe lines fixed on Near RajaGopuram, Kalayanasundareswararsannathi, Tirukoil Kalaiyarangam, Near Karunai illam, swamy thirukalyanamandapam, near Kiligopuram, Sambantha vinayakar sannathi, Swamy sannathi backside, Near annamalayar tirupaatham

• Toilet Facility

  Man Toilet - 20 Woman Toilet - 20

• Wheel Chair

  Near East Rajagopuram North Ammani Amman Gopuram, Temple Inside Office and South Tirumanjana Gopuram.

• Golden Chariot

  Devotees on their prayers Thangatheer pulling service on other days except monthly Poornami and special special days Rs. 1500/- to fulfill your prayer. This Thangatheer can only stroll in the third prakaram of the temple. Booking for the said Thangather service can be made directly or through the website.

• Tonsure Facility

  Facility Location - East RajaGopuram Near Right Side. Facility of Details - As per the announcement made by the Legislative Assembly in this temple, the facility has been provided to the devotees to pay free crown offerings and is being implemented in a good manner.(Free of cost)

• Free Footwear Stand

  The temple East and North Rajagopuram. Free footwear stand provided temple outside

• Hospital

  Devotees visiting the temple benefit from first aid provided by the Medical First Aid Centre. There are two doctors, two nurses and two assistants.

• Battery Car

  Ammani Amman Gopuram and Tirumanjana Gopuram

• Information Centre

  Arunachala Puranam is available in the bookstore this temple. Arunagiri Valam, Temple(Thiruthala) Description, Tirukoil Festival Special, Thirukarthikai Deepa Festival Special, Annai tamil archanai , prahara description description and methods of worship and inscriptional evidence, Thirumuraigal for Four, Saiva Samayak balai Kalanjiyam - (Volume 10)

• Library Facility

  The library is functioning in the sixth prakaram of the North Raja Gopuram of Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple. The library has books on temple history, antiquity and specialties. There are more than 1273 books.

• Cloak Room

  Facility Location - Temple Outside East and North Raja Gopuram Facility Details - East and North Raja Gopuram free footwear stand provided temple outside

• Thulabharam Facility

  A place where devotees can pay their offerings to the deity.

• Bath Room Facility

  Temple inside and outside 28 Man Bath Room 08 Woman Bath Room Available

Tank Information

• SivaGangai Thirtham

  The Thirukulam temple is known as Thirukkulam Sivagangai Theertham. This Thirukkulam temple is located near Periya Nandi. Thirukkulam is enclosed on both sides and is safe. Theerthavari is celebrated during the festival season. On the 10th day of the festival held at Adipuram in the month of Adi, theerthawari is held before the baby shower.

• Bramaa thirtham

  The temple is known as Thirukulam Brahma Theertha. In the interior of the Thirukkulam temple thirukulam is located in the fourth prakaram, opposite to Puravi Mandapam. Thirukkulam is enclosed on both sides and is safe. Theerthavari is celebrated during the festival season. Subramaniaswamy Theerthavari is held on the 10th day of the Karthikai festival in the month of Karthikai. Astaradevar Tirtha Vari is held when there is occasional lunar eclipse or solar eclipse.

Sculpture Details

Arunakriswarar, Gopura limestone, Neck tree sculpture, Enduring floor sculptures, Pillar sculpture, Natya mangai Thotram, Beautiful pillars, A sculpture showing a cow pouring milk on the lingam, Elephants Sculptures, Lingobhavar

Sub-shrines

Arulmigu Kaalabairavar Sannathi, Arulmigu Chinna Nanthi Sannathi, Arulmigu Annamalayar Thirupaatham, Arulmigu Venugopalar Sannathi, Arulmigu Samanda Vinayagar sannathi, Arulmigu Kalayanasundreswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Natarajar sannathi, Arulmigu Vijayaragava Vinayagar Sannathi, Arulmigu ArumugaSamy Sannthi, Arulmigu Palaniyandavar Sannathi, Arulmigu Pidariamman Sannathi, Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Chandigeshwari Sannathi, Arulmigu Chitraguptar Sannathi, Arulmigu Alamarathu vinayakar, Arulmigu Pimesvarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Periya Nayakar Sannathi, Arulmigu Sthula Suthamar Sannathi, Arulmigu Navagraha Sannathi, Arulmigu Chandikesuwarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Sernabairavar Sannathi, Arulmigu Chidambareswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Eakambareswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu kalatheeswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu PichaiIllaiyanar Sannthi, Arulmigu Yannai Theraikonda Vinayagar Sannathi, Arulmigu Maleswarar Sannathi, Arulmigu Vinai Theertha Vinayagar Sannathi, Arulmigu Vidyathesurar Sannathi, Arulmigu Bramma Lingam Sannathi, Arulmigu Shanmuga vinayagar Sannathi, Arulmigu Vannimarathu Vinayagar Sannathi, Arulmigu Gopurathu Illayanaar Sannathi, Lord Paathalalingam shrine, Arulmigu Great Nandhi shrine, Arulmigu Sivaganga Tirtha Vinagar shrine, Arulmigu Kambath Illaiyanar, Moolavar Arulmigu UnnamalaiAmman, Moolavar Arulmigu Annamalaiyar