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Arunachaleswarar Temple
One of the five Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element of fire, this vast temple complex sprawls across roughly 25 acres at the foot of Arunachala hill and hosts the annual Karthigai Deepam festival.
Practical guide
Plan Arunachaleswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree; special darshan tickets available for a fee
Nearest town/baseTiruvannamalai
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
One of the five Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element of fire, this vast temple complex sprawls across roughly 25 acres at the foot of Arunachala hill and hosts the annual Karthigai Deepam festival.
Arunachaleswarar Temple is planned from Tiruvannamalai, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Tiruvannamalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Arunachaleswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM daily
Best timeOct-Mar; avoid peak afternoon heat Mar-Jun
Entry: Free; special darshan tickets available for a fee
Getting here
How to reach Arunachaleswarar Temple
Walkable from Tiruvannamalai railway station (TNM); Chennai (MAA) airport ~185 km
Remove footwear before entering; extremely crowded on full-moon Girivalam nights and during Karthigai Deepam
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tiruvannamalai or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Arunachaleswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Arunachaleswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Arunachaleswarar Temple?
Entry: Free; special darshan tickets available for a fee. Timings: 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Arunachaleswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Tiruvannamalai or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Arunachaleswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Arunachaleswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Girivalam (Arunachala circumambulation path) (600 m), Ashtalingam Temples, Girivalam Path (680 m), Virupaksha Cave (710 m), Pavalakunru (Pavazhakundru) (1.3 km).
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- Arunachaleswarar Temple:Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0