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Thiruvannamalai

Thiruvannamalai is the home of a mammoth temple (built around 700 A.D.), dedicted to Arunachaleshwara (Shiva, venerated as a Linga of fire) and his divine consort Unnamalai Amman.

Karthigai Deepam festival Celeberated during the months of November- December attracts from all parts of the Country.

The lightning of huge sacred fire atop the Annamalai hill - which can be seen From even 25miles away. Ramana Maharishi Ashram is an another attraction.

Location

Only 188 kms away from chennai.





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