Religious Festival · Tamil Nadu
Karthigai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai
Arunachaleswarar Temple and Annamalai hill, Tiruvannamalai
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The great beacon lit on Annamalai hill above Tiruvannamalai.
On Karthigai Deepam a huge flame is lit on the summit of Annamalai hill at dusk, while the Arunachaleswarar temple below and homes across Tamil Nadu glow with lamps.
Planning a visit
- When: 20 Nov 2026. These dates come from the official listing or the organisers.
- Where: Arunachaleswarar Temple and Annamalai hill, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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