Vellore district · Tamil Nadu
Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
Hindu temple in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Tamil Nadu · Reviewed visit guide
Arunachaleshwarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
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Shiva · Parvati
Arunachaleshwarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Tiruvannamalai’s district guide identifies Annamalaiyar and Unnamalai Amman as the principal deities. It places the shrine among the Pancha Bhuta sacred sites and describes contributions to the complex by several dynasties. In Shaiva tradition, Arunachala is associated with Shiva as fire; the symbolism belongs to the religious account, while the temple’s inscriptions and architecture record its building history.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationShiva · Parvati
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outConsult the HR&CE temple website and district notices for your chosen date, especially around full-moon gatherings and Karthigai celebrations. Plan the temple visit and any walk around the hill as separate parts of your day.
From Healers World
Watch this temple’s story
Illustrated story
Arunachaleshwarar: Shiva and the sacred hill
A devotional telling of the fire tradition associated with Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a date, save your starting point, and tick off a simple checklist.
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- Step 1
Check the temple’s current visitor information before setting out.
- Step 2
Follow the local queue, entry and worship instructions.
- Step 3
Allow time for your return journey and keep the surroundings clean.
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Arunachaleshwarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Consult the HR&CE temple website and district notices for your chosen date, especially around full-moon gatherings and Karthigai celebrations. Plan the temple visit and any walk around the hill as separate parts of your day.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Official siteWith intention
Offerings
Ask the temple office which offerings are accepted before buying them. An offering is a personal choice.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Follow current temple instructions for dress, belongings and photography. Check local guidance before undertaking the Girivalam route.
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Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
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For your family
Bring the blessings home
Explore poojas from the Healers World catalogue.
Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Wikidata — structured place and coordinate recordRetrieved 2026-10-16
- Tiruvannamalai district — Annamalaiyar Temple and places of interestChecked 2026-10-16
- Tamil Nadu HR&CE — Annamalaiyar TempleChecked 2026-10-16