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Arunachalam temple locally referred as Annamalai temple is located In Thiruvannamalai of Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on the piedmont of Annamalai hill, located in the green lush everywhere.
This temple is regarded as one of the temples that is dedicated to lord Shiva representing him as the supreme authority of Pancha Bootham.
Therefore all of these temples were collectively known as ” Pancha Bootha Sthalams “.
Kanchipuram – Ekambeshwara Temple – Prithvi Lingam (Earth)
Thiruvanaikaval – Jambukeswara Temple – Jala Lingam ( Water)
Thiruvannamalai – Arunachaleswar temple – Agni Lingam (Fire)
Kalahasthi – Shri Kalahastheeshwara Temple – Vayu Lingam (Air)
Chidambaram – Thillai Natarajar Temple – Aakaasa Lingam (Space)
Lord Shiva is worshipped here with the local name Arunachaleswar and is said to be the resemblance of Agni.
Legends of Arunachalam Temple
There are many great stories existing on the history of Arunachalam temple. According to one of the sources, a tussle took place between Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva, regarding their strengths.
In order to solve this, Lord Shiva took the form of a gigantic glaring flame with no edges in near vicinity. Shiva challenged Brahma and Vishnu ”Whoever traverses the length of this flame will be declared as the might power“.
Vishnu and Brahma accepted the challenge. At first, Vishnu took the form of a Boar and started travelling towards the interior of the Earth.
All of his energy drained out and he gave up the challenge. On the other hand, Brahma, who is in the form of Swan, began to travel towards the upper portion of the Earth. On his way, he found Ketaki flower. He too failed in exploring the entire length of flame.
So, he requested Ketaki flower to lie to Shiva, that he reached the upper portion of the Earth. After returning Brahma lamented about his strengths and success. At this instance, Lord Shiva appeared in his full glory. Therefore on this occasion, Shivaratri is celebrated.
Lord Shiva told them that, “Both of you as well as Rudra and Maheswara were out of me, we are inseparable and represents 5 divine life aspects “.
And then Shiva cursed Brahma, that he will not be worshipped by humans on this earth, this is considered to be the reason for a mere number of Brahma temples in India. Shiva also cursed Ketaki flower for lying to him, that it won’t be used to worship god anymore.
The Tiruvannamalai Temple and Festivals
This temple was constructed by King Vijayala Chozan who belongs to Chola kingdom. Besides Mahabaleswaram Temple, Arunachalam temple resembles the artistic excellence of Cholas.
Massive gopurams of this temple are so impressive. Four gopurams can be seen on four sides of the temple. This temple was later reconstructed and rejuvenated by Vijayanagara rulers as well as Hoysala kings.
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with pomp and glory here. Inside and the premises of temple will be echoed with the chanting of ”Om Nama Shivaya“.
Unlike rest of the temples in India, here this festival was celebrated during night time. The festivals of Lights, Kartigai Deepam will also be celebrated here.
This shrine is considered to be the eternal place of knowledge. One, who wishes to find the ultimate truth of his life, will lead his way toward this temple.
” On visiting Chidambaram, leaving the world at Kasi, by being born at Thiruvarur, or by merely uttering Arunachala one can achieve liberation “
Thousand Pillar Mandapam at Arunachalam Temple
Thousand pillar Mandapam stands as a testimony to the outstanding work of those artisans and sculptors, who constructed this temple.
It was constructed by Bhallala king of Hoyasala. It is believed that Arunagiranadh remained within this mandapam in the form of a Parrot.
Giri Pradakshana at Arunachalam Temple
Giri Pradakshana or circumferencing the Annamalai is considered to be the most pious thing. By doing so one can be freed from all kinds of sins, his/her wishes will be fulfilled, one will be relieved of Karma and finally attain jnana.
While circumambulating the hill one should pray to the Ashta Lingams representing the different phases of Moon –
Indra Lingam
Agni Lingam
Yama Lingam
Niruthi Lingam
Varuna Lingam
Vayu Lingam
Kubera Lingam
Easanya Lingam

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