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Arunachaleswarar Temple

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The fire-element shrine beneath sacred Arunachala hill — 25 acres, a 66-m gopuram, and the Karthigai Deepam flame lit atop the mountain each winter.

Why visit: Shiva as a mountain of fire; the full-moon Girivalam walk of millions.

Things to do

DarshanGirivalam Walk

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar; Karthigai Deepam & full moons

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

1.1 km

📍 Ashram

4.7

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

The ashram of Ramana Maharshi at Arunachala's foot — his samadhi, the peacock-strolled meditation halls and cave paths up the holy hill.

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