Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024 - Complete Schedule & Significance

Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024: A Spiritual Journey Illuminated

The Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival is one of Tamil Nadu's most cherished and celebrated events, and in 2024, it promises to be grander than ever. Celebrated in the sacred town of Tiruvannamalai, the Karthigai Deepam Festival draws millions of devotees from across the country, all eager to witness the divine light that symbolizes spiritual awakening and the triumph of good over evil. This festival centred around the lighting of the Maha Deepam on Arunachala Hill, is a beacon of hope and devotion.

A Festival That Lights Up Tiruvannamalai

The Karthigai Deepam Festival is held at the revered Arunachaleswarar Temple, at the foot of the majestic Arunachala Hill. This iconic temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the festival marks an auspicious time when the entire temple town of Tiruvannamalai is illuminated with countless oil lamps, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle. The lighting of the Maha Deepam, which takes place atop Arunachala Hill, symbolizes the infinite light of consciousness, inspiring millions of devotees to embrace the path of spiritual enlightenment.

Schedule of Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024

Here's the complete schedule of events for the 2024 Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival, detailing the various rituals and processions that will take place over the 17 days:

• 01.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Durga Amman Shrine.
• 02.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Pitari Amman Shrine.
• 03.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Vinayagar and Chandikeswara Shrines.
• 04.12.2024: Go-puja (sacred cow worship), a procession of the Silver Chariot, and Simmam (Lion) Vahanam.
• 05.12.2024: Procession of the Golden Rishabha Chariot and the Golden Indra Vimanam.
• 06.12.2024: Procession of the Golden Simma Vahanam and Silver Chariot.
• 07.12.2024: Procession of the Golden Kamadhenu (Divine Cow) Vahanam.
• 08.12.2024: Procession of the Golden Rishabha Vahanam.
• 09.12.2024: Silver Rath (Chariot) Procession.
• 10.12.2024: Maha Radham (Great Chariot Festival).
• 11.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Pichandavar Shrine and the Kuthirai (Horse) Vahanam procession.
• 12.12.2024: Procession of the Kalasa Vahanam and Kamadhenu Vahanam.
• 13.12.2024: Bharani Deepam and Maha Deepam - The grand culmination of the festival with the lighting of the Maha Deepam atop Arunachala Hill.
• 14.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Nebel Shrine and Chandikeswara.
• 15.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Nebel Shrine and Annamalai.
• 16.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Nebel Shrine and Sapthirishi.
• 17.12.2024: Lighting of the Deepam at Chandikeswara.

Significance of Karthigai Deepam

The Karthigai Deepam Festival is a celebration of light, symbolising knowledge, purity, and the presence of the divine. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva appeared as an infinite pillar of light on this day, and the lighting of the Maha Deepam represents that divine manifestation. Thousands of oil lamps are lit throughout Tiruvannamalai, transforming the town into a luminous spectacle that radiates devotion and spirituality.

The Bharani Deepam is lit inside the temple early in the morning, and later in the evening, the Maha Deepam is lit atop the Arunachala Hill, visible for miles around. The lighting of the Maha Deepam is a deeply spiritual moment, as devotees chant prayers, offer their devotion, and feel the presence of Lord Shiva's eternal light.

Join the Celebration in Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai is all set to welcome devotees and tourists to this grand festival in 2024. This is not only an opportunity to witness the divine beauty of Arunachala Hill but also a chance to be part of the deep spiritual energy that fills the atmosphere during the Karthigai Deepam Festival. It is the experience of a lifetime to see the entire town bathed in the glow of thousands of lamps, hear the chants and prayers echoing through the hills, and feel the profound devotion of countless pilgrims.

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