Thiruvannamalai

Panchabootha Stalam represents the 5 elements of the nature namely Water, Air, Fire, Earth and the Sky. Out of these Arunachaleshwar temple in Tiruvannamalai represents Fire (Agni), where the huge mountain itself is believed to be the Lord Shiva. You can see pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple and there are several Ashrams situated around this temple.

Thiruvannamalai - City Guide

Arunachaleshwar Temple is one among the five elements, representing Agni (Fire) . This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the name of Arunachala and Goddess Unnamulai Amman. It has much architectural importance and sculptural beauty. There are several Ashrams where the disciples stay for months together to understand the divinity and power of the God. Here, the mountain itself is believed to be the Lord and the presiding deity is worshipped in the sanctum.

Arunachaleshwar Temple

It is a famous tourist attraction and is one of the grand as well as biggest temples located in South India. The holy place is dedicated to Deity Unnamulai Amman and Lord Shiva. The temple is one among the essential five elements, symbolizing Fire (Agni). The shrine also holds architectural significance as well as scriptural beauty.

Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram

This ashram is close to Sri Ramanashram flanked by the second & third Lingam on the way to Girivalam. At the Samadhi of Sri Seshadri Swamigal, regular worships (pujas) are performed. There are also some platforms for contemplation in the open, in a fine - looking backyard, in the shade of the trees.

Sri Ramana Ashram

It is one of the sacred places of the town where Mahan Sri Ramana maharishi lived. People all around the world take a visit to this Ashram. It is positioned between the second & third Lingam on the way to Girivalam. Legend is that when someone meditates at the Ramana Ashram's meditation hall, then the spiritual connection gets evoked.