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Thiruvannamalai is a famous holy town perched on a hill (malai) in the district of Thiruvannamalai of Tamil Nadu state of India and is the most scared pilgrim center of Hindus in the region. The region was known as ‘Thondai Mandalam’ in the ancient period. This holy town is the home of highly revered ashram of the mystic saint Sri Ramana Maharshi and the famous Arunachala temple. The city has about 100 temples. The city and the Arunachaleswara temple had long history dating from 750 AD. It is one of the five Panchabhoota (five elements wind, water, fire, earth and space) Stalams. This is the abode of the fire, one of the five elements constituting the whole life as per Hindu mythology. This temple has imposing Gopurams and inviting architectural beauty.Thiruvannamalai is a city with historical backgrounds. This region had witnessed many battles during the 15th century. Apart from Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil and Sri Ramana Ashram, Yogi Ram Surathkumar Ashram and Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram are also very attractive religious spots in Thiruvannamalai. Sathanur Dam and Sad-at-Ullah Khan Mosque, Tandarai and Tirukkoyilur are other nearby attractions witnessing huge inflow of tourists.Thiruvannamalai is believed to be the Samadhy (salvation) place of Bhagwan Ramana Maharishi, the revered mystic saint. The legends have that Saint Ramana Maharishi had received his vision of the Supreme Truth at Arakandanallur, a place nearby to Thiruvannamalai. This place has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses caves carved by Pallavas. Thiruvannamalai goes into vibrant mood during the Arunachaleswarar temple festival days. The most of the travelers to this town are the pilgrims intended to visit Arunachaleswara temple.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 606601

STD Code: 4175

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Thiruvannamalai is an ancient temple town in TamilNadu with a unique historical back ground. It is one of the holy town that finds a place in the poems written by reputed Tamil saivaite poets.(padal petra sthalam). Several important facts are found in the stone inscriptions in the walls of temple prakarams. Also many details were available through inscriptions found on the copper plates.The four great Tamil saivaite poets Sambandar, Sundarar, Appar and Manickavasagar have written about the history of Thiruvannamalai in their literary work that stands unparalleled. They are Thevaram and Thiruvasagam. Arunagirinathat has also written beautifully about the history of Thriuvannamalai and this Lord Arunachalaeswarar temple. The ancient kings starting from the Chola Dynasty period read from the Tamil works and started reposing more faith on Lord Arunachalaeswar.

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By Air : The nearest major airport is Chennai International airport which is located at a distance of about 189 km from Thiruvannamalai. Chennai is well air connected to other major airports in India and abroad. Taxi services are available from the airport t holy town of Thiruvannamalai. Taxi fare to cover the distance from Chennai to Thiruvannamalai is about Rs. 2000.

By Train : The Thiruvannamalai railhead is just one km away from the heart of the town. It is located in the rail route between Madurai and Tirupathi. Regular train services are available from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai (Tpty Mdu Exp).

By Bus : Thiruvannamalai town is well connected by Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses. Regular and frequent bus services are available from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai, Tirupathi and Chennai.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Aakash ; 9-H, Polur Road, Opposite to Bus Station Tiruvannamalai,Tamil Nadu- 606 601, Polur Rd, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601 ; Ph – 04175 252 151 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Nala Residency ; No.21, Annasalai, State Highway 9, Tiruvennanallur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601 ; Ph – 04175 222 322 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Lakshmi Residency ; Thamarai Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601
; Ph – 04175 236 099 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Arpanaa ; Polur Rd, Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601
; Ph – 04175 254 755 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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• Hotel Kanna ;  Arunaibankers Kadambarayan St, Tiruvennanallur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Auro Asha ;  National Highway 66, Thamarai Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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