Arunachalesvara Temple, located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the most significant and grand temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. This ancient temple is renowned for its architectural splendor, sprawling across 25 acres with towering gopurams (gateway towers) that dominate the skyline. The temple complex includes numerous shrines, mandapams (halls), and tanks, with the Annamalaiyar or Arunachalesvara deity being the central focus. The temple is particularly famous for the annual Karthigai Deepam festival, during which a gigantic beacon is lit on the Arunachala Hill, symbolizing the divine light of Shiva.
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