Devotees Carry 300-Kg Maha Deepam Kopparai Up Annamalaiyar Hill for Karthigai Deepam
Posted on: 02/Dec/2025 11:26:45 AM
Devotees in Thiruvannamalai carried the Maha Deepam (giant ghee lamp) up the Annamalaiyar hill for the Karthigai Deepam festival, even as the region experienced continuous rainfall. The sacred ghee-filled barrel, weighing over 300 kilos, was lifted and taken uphill by trained volunteers.
According to temple authorities, the Maha Deepam will be lit on December 3 at the hilltop, located around 2,600 feet above sea level. Despite the challenging weather conditions, preparations for the annual Karthigai Deepam festival are underway with full devotion and strict safety measures
