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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:04175
  • Languages Spoken:Tamil
  • Major Festivals:Karthigai Deepam
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Tiruvannamalai Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Tiruvannamalai: Devanambattu, Kumarakudi,
  • Best Time to Visit Tiruvannamalai: November and March
  • Peak Season: December and lasts until March.
  • State: Tamilnadu

Tiruvannamalai is a very beautiful town located in Tamil Nadu, which is also known for its beautiful temples and surroundings. The temple has a very rich history and culture. Not only this, but the place has been considered a religious site in Tamil Nadu. The place has been located near the Arunachala hills. Ramana Maharshi was a very famous sage.

He came to the place in 1986 and decided to live his entire life at this place only. Various types of teachings were also done by him during that time, which led to a large number of people coming to this place.

Girivalam is a very famous practice that is performed at this place. In this practice, 14 km of trek is done by the devotees. It is said that if anyone is doing this prayer, it will help him or her in getting more energy and clarity in life.

Tiruvannamalai sightseeing places

There are different places to visit in Thiruvannamalai. All of the places will help you learn something or other about life and spirituality. So, some of the most famous that you should definitely visit here are-

Annamalaiyar temple

Annamalaiyar is a very famous temple of Tiruvannamalai. The temple has been dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. It is considered that the temple dates back thousands of years, and it is believed that whoever is coming to Tiruvannamalai should visit this beautiful temple.

Annamalai

It is believed that, at Annamalai, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of light. The hill is considered as a very holy place among the people. When you go there, You will see many people visiting here all over the year. When you visit the hill, you will find greenery everywhere, and it will look very mesmerizing.

Virupaksha cave

Virupaksha cave is the cave where Maharshi Ramana performed meditation for various years. When you visit the cave, you will find a very positive energy.

Along with all these places, there are various other places to visit in Tiruvannamalai, like Gingee Fort, Skandashram, Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram, and a lot more. So, while coming for the Tiruvannamalai tour package, visit all these beautiful places.

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