点评:The Arunachalesvara temple is an important religious site devoted to lord Shiva. It was my most awaited trip and finally visited in the month of March 2026. This holy temple stand at the foot of Arunachala hill. which is believed to be lord Shiva himself in the form of a divine flame.
This temple is one of the pancha bhoota temple which symbolizes fire. Other four temples are Kanchi Ekambareshwar temple, Jambukeshwar Jambulingeshwar temple, Srikalahasti temple and Chidambara Natarajar temple. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Arunachaleswarar in this temple and Thayar is Unnamulayal. There two sacred teerthas inside temple complex which are known as Shivagangai teertha and Brahma teertha.
What are all Spiritual activities you can perform in this temple:
1. Devine Darshan:
Have Darshan of the main deity and feel the deep, transformative silence that connects you to self realization and eternal peace.
2. Girivalam Pradikshanam:
Devotees perform the 14 km sacred walk around Arunachala hill to cleanse karma and find clarity to soul. During Girivalam, you can visit eight important Shiva lingams placed around the hill. Each Lingam is associated with a direction and a divine blessing. stopping at each Lingam and offering prayers is considered highly beneficial. each lingam is worshipped for different results. Indra lingam for Wealth and prosperity, Agni lingam for relief from fears and troubles, Yama lingam for blessings of forefathers, Nairuti lingam for Begetting children, Varuna lingam relief from diseases,Vayu lingam for relief from troubles, Kubera lingam for peace of mind and finally Ishana lingam for clarity of thought.
3. Lunar Energy:
Witness the powerful Pournami energy, a peak time for meditation and spiritual gathering.
4. Karthika Deepam:
Participation in the grand festival of light, where a massive beacon is lit atop the holy hill.
This temple is famous for Dravidian architecture and It was constructed in the 9th century by the great Chola dynasty. This temple spread across approximately 24 acres. East Rajagopuram is one of the tallest temple towers in India.
This temple is famous for Mahashivaratri and Karthik Deepotsavam.
Must Visit places in Thiruvannamalai:
1. Arunachaleswarar temple
2. Giri Pradakshinam.
3. Sri Ramana Ashram.
4. Skandashramam.
5. Virupaksha Cave.
6. Sri Seshadri Swamigai Ashram.
7. Sri Ramasuratkumar Ashram.
Temple Visiting timings:
Morning 06:00 to 12:30 hours
Evening 15:30 to 21:00 hours.
翻译:阿鲁纳恰拉斯瓦拉神庙是一座供奉湿婆神的重要宗教圣地。这是我期待已久的朝圣之旅,最终于2026年3月得以成行。这座神圣的庙宇坐落于阿鲁纳恰拉山脚下,据信这座山就是湿婆神以神圣火焰之形显现的化身。
该神庙属于象征“火”元素的五座神庙之一。其余四座神庙分别为:坎契埃卡姆巴雷什瓦尔神庙、詹布克什瓦尔·詹布林格什瓦尔神庙、斯里卡拉哈斯蒂神庙以及奇丹巴拉·纳塔拉贾尔神庙。在这座寺庙中,湿婆神被尊为阿鲁纳恰莱斯瓦拉尔,而其配偶则被称为乌纳穆拉亚尔。寺庙区域内有两处神圣的圣池,分别被称为湿瓦甘盖圣池和梵天圣池。
您可在此寺庙中进行的灵性活动如下:
1. 朝拜圣像:
瞻仰主神的圣像,感受那种深邃且能带来改变的宁静氛围,它能助您实现自我觉悟并获得永恒的安宁。
2.吉里瓦拉姆朝圣之旅:
信徒们会沿着阿鲁纳恰拉山环绕行走14公里,以此净化业力并获得心灵的澄明。在吉里瓦拉姆期间,还可以参拜分布在山周围的八座重要的湿婆林伽。每一座林伽都对应着一个方位及特定的神圣祝福。在每座林伽前驻足祈祷被认为大有裨益;人们向不同的林伽礼拜以求获得不同的祈愿。例如:因陀罗林伽可带来财富与繁荣,阿格尼林伽则能消除恐惧与烦恼。3. 祖先庇佑之雅玛林伽、求子之奈鲁蒂林伽、驱除疾病之伐楼那林伽、消除烦恼之风神林伽、带来内心平静之俱毗罗林伽,最后还有增进思维明晰之伊沙那林伽。
4. 月圆能量:
感受强大的满月能量吧,这是冥想与灵性聚会的绝佳时机。
5. 卡尔蒂卡灯节:
参与这场盛大的灯火节庆,届时圣山之巅将点燃巨大的火炬。这座寺庙以德拉维达风格的建筑而闻名,由强大的朱罗王朝于9世纪时建造。寺庙占地面积约24英亩。东拉贾戈普拉姆塔是印度最高的寺庙塔楼之一。
这座寺庙因“玛哈希瓦拉特里节”和“卡蒂克迪波特萨瓦姆节”而声名远扬。
蒂鲁瓦纳马莱值得一游的景点:
1. 阿鲁纳恰莱斯瓦拉尔寺庙
2. 吉里·普拉达克希纳姆
3. 斯里·拉玛纳静修所
4. 斯坎达什拉姆静修所
5. 维鲁帕克沙洞穴
6. 斯里·塞沙德里·斯瓦米伽伊静修所
7.斯里·拉马苏拉特库马尔静修处。
寺庙开放时间:
上午 06:00 至 12:30
傍晚 15:30 至 21:00