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Lakhs brave rain to witness Maha Deepam in T’malai
The New Indian Express Madurai
|December 04, 2025
THE Maha Deepam was lit atop the 2,668ft Arunachaleswarar Hill at 6pm on Wednesday. Despite the pouring rain, lakhs of devotees visited the Arunachaleswarar Temple and chanted 'Annamalaiyarkku Harohara' as they waited to witness the Maha Deepam coming to life.
The event marked the culmination of the 10-day Karthigai Deepam festival. The lamp will continue to burn for the next 11 days.
The Maha Deepam was lit right after the lighting of the Akhanda Deepam near the temple's flag post. The deity was brought out and taken in procession amid the beating of percussion instruments and chants. Following this, the Panchamurthis - Vinayagar, Murugar, Annamalaiyar,
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