Thirukarthigai Deepam Festival 2026 | Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai

The Arunachaleswarar Temple will celebrate the Thirukarthigai Deepam festival this year with grand rituals and ceremonies. The festival begins on Aippasi month 29th day (November 15, 2026, Sunday) with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony.

The highlight of the festival will be the lighting of the Maha Deepam on the Annamalai hill, which stands at 2,668 feet. This sacred event is scheduled for Karthigai month 8th day (November 24, 2026, Tuesday) at 6:00 PM, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country to witness the divine spectacle.