Fire, emerald and gold
Tiruvannamalai is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, the five temples of Shiva linked to the elements, and represents fire. Its vast Arunachaleswarar Temple has towering gopurams. Above the town rises Arunachala, a hill that pilgrims treat as Shiva himself.
In the 20th century the town became known around the world through Sri Ramana Maharshi, whose ashram still welcomes visitors for quiet sitting and meditation.
The day with us
A guide takes you for a spiritual sojourn: the temple complex, the ashram and the hillocks with their caves and viewpoints, with context on the philosophies that drew seekers here. Taxi supplements are quoted separately depending on vehicle type.
