Temples in Tiruvannamalai
Religious sites and temples to visit in Tiruvannamalai
Adi Annamalai Temple
The oldest shrine in Tiruvannamalai, believed to predate the main Annamalaiyar Temple.
Annamalai Swami Ashram
Ashram founded in memory of a direct disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Annamalaiyar Temple
A massive Shiva temple at the foot of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, associated with fire (Agni Lingam).
Annamalaiyar Temple Tank (Sivaganga / Brahma Tirtham)
The sacred temple tank used for ritual bathing within the Annamalaiyar Temple complex.
Ashtalingams of Tiruvannamalai
The eight Shiva lingams positioned around Arunachala Hill marking sacred directions.
Ayiram Kal Mandapam (Thousand Pillar Hall)
The Vijayanagar era thousand pillared hall inside the Annamalaiyar Temple complex.
Boodha Narayana Swami Temple
The guardian deity shrine where the Girivalam circumambulation traditionally begins.
Girivalam Path
The sacred 14 km circumambulation route encircling Arunachala Hill.
Idukku Pillaiyar Kovil
A small Ganesha shrine where devotees crawl between two columns for blessings.
Ner Annamalai Temple
A companion shrine to Adi Annamalai along the Girivalam circuit.
Pachaiamman Temple
A local goddess shrine along the Arunachala hill circuit.
Pavazhakundru Murugan Temple
A hillside Murugan shrine near Virupaksha Cave on the Girivalam route.
Rettai Pillaiyar Koil
A twin Ganesha shrine near the start of the Girivalam path.
Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
Ashram dedicated to the eccentric saint Seshadri Swamigal, near the town bus stand.
Sri Ramanasramam (Ramana Ashram)
World renowned ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi at the foot of Arunachala Hill.
Unnamalai Amman Shrine
The principal goddess shrine within the Annamalaiyar Temple complex.
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram
Ashram and samadhi shrine of the beloved twentieth century saint, with free meals for visitors.