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Lord Shiva (Arunachaleswarar) · Tamil Nadu

Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai)

અરુણાચલ ટેકરીની તળેટીમાં એક વિશાળ પંચ ભૂત સ્થલમ મંદિર, રાત્રે થતી ગિરિવલમ પરિક્રમા માટે પ્રખ્યાત. અરુણાચલેશ્વર મંદિર પંચ ભૂત સ્થલમમાંનું એક છે, અગ્નિની બેઠક. તેની તળેટીમાં અરુણાચલ ટેકરી ઊભી છે, જેને સ્વયં શિવનું મૂર્ત સ્વરૂપ ગણવામાં આવે છે.
Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai), painted in gouache

તિરુવન્નામલાઈ વિશે.

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તેની સ્થાપના — પુરાણોમાં વર્ણવેલું પ્રાચીન મંદિર; ચોલ, વિજયનગર અને નાયક રાજાઓ હેઠળ મોટા વિસ્તરણો થયા.

Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai) ની અંદરનો ચકાસાયેલ માર્ગ હજી અહીં નોંધાયેલ નથી.

શરૂઆત મંદિર અને તેના નકશાથી મળતી માહિતીથી કરો.

મંદિરની પોતાની સાઇટ ↗નકશો ↗નોંધાયેલ સમય

ભક્તો અહીં શા માટે આવે છે

  • અરુણાચલ ટેકરીની પૂનમની રાત્રે ગિરિવલમ પરિક્રમા
  • કાર્તિકાઈ દીપમ, જ્યારે ટેકરીની ટોચે એક જ દીવો પ્રગટાવવામાં આવે છે
  • ચોલ-નાયક સંકુલના વિશાળ પ્રાકારમ ગલિયારા
  • જાગૃતિના પ્રકાશ અને મનની શાંતિ માટે પ્રાર્થિત

નોંધાયેલ સમય

ખુલવાનો સમય
05:30
બંધ થવાનો સમય
20:00 (entry stops at 19:30 on the busy days the temple page specifies)

આ સમય માત્ર સંદર્ભ માટે છે, જીવંત સમયપત્રક નથી. મુસાફરી પહેલાં મંદિરના સંચાલકો પાસેથી હાલનો સમય ચકાસો.

Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple (HR&CE) — Pooja Information

બુકિંગ કેવી રીતે કરવું

પગથિયાં

  1. સત્તાવાર HRCE વેબસાઇટ annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in પર જાઓ.
  2. ટોચના મેનુમાંથી 'Online Services' પસંદ કરો.
  3. 'Book' પર ક્લિક કરો અને મંદિર બુકિંગ સેવા વિકલ્પ પસંદ કરો.
  4. સેવા પસંદ કરો: દર્શન, અભિષેકમ અથવા સેવાઓ માટે e-Services Search.
  5. તારીખ, ટિકિટનો પ્રકાર અને ભક્તની વિગતો પસંદ કરો.
  6. ફી ઓનલાઇન ચૂકવો અને ટિકિટ ડાઉનલોડ/પ્રિન્ટ કરો.
  7. બુકિંગ દરમિયાન ઉપયોગમાં લેવાયેલો એ જ ID મંદિરે લઈ જાઓ.

તમારે શું જોઈશે

  • ભક્તની વ્યક્તિગત વિગતો
  • માન્ય ID પુરાવો
  • ઓનલાઇન ચુકવણી પદ્ધતિ

હંમેશા HRCE સાઇટ દ્વારા બુક કરો; રિસેલર્સ અવિશ્વસનીય હોય છે.

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છેલ્લી વખત તપાસેલ: 28 સપ્ટે, 2026

Stay aware

What visitors and officials have reported

6 things people have run into at Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai). Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.

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On the road in

  • Crowd theft and snatching

    Phone theft, chain snatching, and other petty crime are often reported in the temple crowd. On Girivalam, especially at night or at isolated rest spots, gangs have also robbed jewellery and then demanded more money.

    What to do. Keep phones and jewellery close and out of sight in queues and on the walk. Stay on the lit main path; do not pause at isolated rocks or forest edges. Report theft at once to nearby police. A dedicated temple police station now covers the Mada streets.

    Where: temple premises, Mada streets, and isolated stretches of the Girivalam path. Reported in the news. Reported by 5 sources since 2024.

    Read the 5 sources
    • “Residents, including devotees, on Girivalam path of Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai have been demanding round-the-clock patrol by special police teams around the path to ensure the safety of devotees from petty crimes at night.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 13 August 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “The gang would then extort money threatening to upload their photos on social media and also rob them of any gold or other valuables they carried.”

      The Times of India · Reported in the news · 4 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “More importantly, it will help to prevent petty crime like cell phone robbery, chain snatching and children missing incidents, which are frequently reported.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 4 May 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Police said that well-known temples like Palani (Adivaram police), Rameshwaram and Tiruchendur have seperate police stations to cater to its needs, especially crowd management, and to prevent petty crime targeting devotees.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 20 December 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “To prevent theft and loss, devotees have been advised to secure valuables such as mobile phones and jewelry.”
      “The public is urged to report suspicious individuals or activities to nearby police officers immediately.”

      The New Indian Express · Reported in the news · 9 December 2024 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

  • People posing as priests or guides

    People dressed as sadhus stand in the middle of the Girivalam path, block walkers, and press them for alms. Some also try to put a flower bracelet or coloured string on your wrist and then ask for money.

    What to do. Keep walking on the path and do not stop to give cash to people who block you. Decline wrist threads and flower bracelets offered as a gift. Report anyone who threatens you to the nearest police officer.

    Where: the 14 km Girivalam path around Annamalai hill. Reported in the news. Reported by 5 sources since 2022.

    Read the 5 sources
    • “Devotees are strictly warned against collecting money under false pretenses, or using loudspeakers that cause inconvenience.”

      The New Indian Express · Reported in the news · 9 December 2024 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “The police received several complaints of fake sadhus blocking devotees and seeking alms disrupting their walk.”

      India Today · Reported in the news · 1 October 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “The girivalam days are being used by some unscrupulous elements who in the guise of sadhus exploit devotees”
      “It is the practice of some fake sadhus to stand in the midst of the bustling girivalam path without leaving space for the devotees to move ahead, forcing them into giving alms”

      DT Next · Reported in the news · 1 October 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Taking advantage of this, hundreds of fake sadhus block the path of devotees and force them pay alms.”

      India.com · Reported in the news · 1 October 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “These are not free and once you accept them, you will be asked to pay.”

      ARUNACHALA.BLOG · Visitors report · 1 May 2022 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Around the town

  • “VIP” and “quick darshan” passes

    People near the temple or at a ticket booking centre offer a special or skip-the-queue darshan for extra cash. They may take a large sum and then hand over an ordinary ticket, or take the money and fail to get you in.

    What to do. Buy special darshan only at the temple counters. The official special darshan ticket has been ₹50, and the HR&CE minister said it would rise to ₹100. Do not pay anyone who claims they can arrange a private deal with temple staff.

    Where: near the temple and ticket booking centres in town. Reported in the news. Reported by 3 sources since 2025.

    Read the 3 sources
    • “A 35-year-old ticket booking agent was arrested by Tiruvannamalai Town police near Arunachaleswarar temple in town on Tuesday for cheating devotees of cash, promising special worship at the temple.”
      “He reportedly demanded and received ₹5,000 from the devotees.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 10 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Temple authorities said a man allegedly attempted to extort money from devotees from Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning, claiming he could arrange expedited darshan at the Tiruvannamalai temple.”
      “According to a complaint submitted by an Andhra Pradesh devotee, the accused had allegedly collected Rs 1,000 per person promising special darshan arrangements, but failed to facilitate entry even after taking money from the pilgrims.”
      “Officials said the proposed mechanism would regulate entry based on pre-booked tickets in an effort to curb touts, improve transparency and ensure orderly darshan management.”

      DT Next · Reported in the news · 7 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) P.K. Sekar Babu on Thursday said that the existing special darshan ticket of ₹50 at Arunachaleshwara temple in Tiruvannamalai town will be doubled soon to enable the department to provide more civic amenities to visiting devotees.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 18 July 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

  • Prices well above the going rate

    Autos in town often have no meter and no fixed fare. Some drivers quote a high price to visitors, or start as a helper and later demand money as a guide.

    What to do. Agree the fare before you sit down. If the price is too high, walk to the next auto. Do not accept an unsolicited guide who starts with directions or temple history.

    Where: auto stands near the temple, bus stand, and market. Visitors report. Reported by one source, 2022.

    Read the source
    • “Tiruvannamalai Auto Rickshaws generally do not run on meters and there is no fixed price.”
      “If you feel the price if unfair and very high, then walk away to get another auto rickshaw.”
      “Someone coming up to you saying they want to give you directions, or help you find something, is going to ask you for money after.”

      ARUNACHALA.BLOG · Visitors report · 1 May 2022 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

At the gates

  • Charges to leave shoes, phones or bags

    Smartphones are banned inside the temple. At first, deposit counters charged ₹5 per phone. After public protest, HR&CE withdrew that fee at this temple.

    What to do. Leave phones at the official deposit centres. Deposit is now free here. Keep the token, and use the counters between 8 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Seniors, expectant mothers, and persons with disabilities may carry a switched-off phone after staff check it.

    Where: five mobile phone deposit centres at the temple. Reported in the news. Reported by 2 sources, 2026.

    Read the 2 sources
    • “Devotees would have to deposit the mobile phones by paying ₹5 as fee and collect a plastic token issued by the staff.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 1 September 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “We have withdrawn the order of charging ₹5 for mobile phones at deposit centres.”
      “Devotees can deposit their mobile phones between 8 a.m and 8.30 p.m in the centres at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on all days.”
      “Tokens were issued for devotees to get back their mobile phones.”

      The Hindu · Reported in the news · 10 September 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Around the temple

  • People posing as priests or guides

    Guides and tour operators sell a hike, camp, or inner-path Girivalam inside the hill forest. That inner route is banned, and visitors can be fined or held while the guide leaves.

    What to do. Walk Girivalam only on the main road around the hill. For Skandashram and Virupaksha Cave, use the single path from Ramana Ashram while the hill gates are open.

    Where: Arunachala hill forest and inner path, often pitched near Ramana Ashram. Visitors report. Reported by one source, 2022.

    Read the source
    • “The government of India has banned entry into the forest sanctuary of Arunachala hill and also has banned Pradakshina in the inner path of the mountain which previously was used by many tourists to do Pradakshina (Girivalam).”
      “The only legal path for Pradaskhina ( Girivalam – circumambulation) of Arunachala hill is the main road around the hill.”
      “Many tourists have been penalized by the police and huge fines have levied for trespassing.”

      ARUNACHALA.BLOG · Visitors report · 1 May 2022 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Checked 10 September 2026. Dataset built 1 October 2026.

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Questions devotees ask

Where is Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai)?
Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai) is recorded at Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Who is the presiding deity at Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai)?
The presiding deity recorded for Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai) is Lord Shiva (Arunachaleswarar).
What are the darshan timings at Arunachaleswarar Temple (Tiruvannamalai)?
Opens: 05:30. Closes: 20:00 (entry stops at 19:30 on the busy days the temple page specifies). Source checked 2026-10-04. Confirm the current schedule with the shrine before you travel.

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