"TAMIL NADU" Tiruvannamalai by songlines

Tiruvannamalai Travel Guide: 16 reviews and 89 photos

TIRUVANNAMALAI

SRI RAMANASHRAM

The peace in this place is something else, yet it is so full of people!
If you go to this Ashram don't forget to climb Arunachala, the beautiful holy mountain, it is easy to see from all around Tiruvannamalai area.

Climbing up to Skanashram halfway up the mountain was for me a wonderful experience, very peaceful and also the trees, plants, flowers, birds and butterflies, the peace was out of this world.

Sadhu's in Tiruvannamalai

Sadhu in Tiruvannamalai

A Sadhu walking along the Chengham Road. I took this photo during the Deepam Festival week when thousands of people arrive in Tiruvannamalai to celebrate, they walk the road around the Holy Mountain, Arunachalla. It was a wonderful time to take part in such a festival.

Collecting sticks

Ox and Cart, transporting sticks

I remember we were on this road driving in a rickshaw and we had to pass the ox and cart, the men made a big effort to go to the side of the road, it was a wonderful photo opportunity which I did not want to refuse. Some of these oxes have the horns painted blue, I was told that this was to be able to recognise them as being from a certain farmer.

I HAVE MANY MORE PHOTOS OF TIRUVANNAMALAI IN MY TRAVELOGUES, WELCOME TO VISIT.

Pros and Cons

Pros:It was Home from home for me.
Cons:It took a while to get used to the heat.
In a nutshell:Can't wait to go back there.

Last visit to Tiruvannamalai: Nov 2007
Intro Updated Aug 4, 2008
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My friend picking out her presents - Tiruvannamalai

Jewelry made from semi-precious stones Shopping (1)

This is my impression of shopping in various shops in Tiruvannamalai, a pure delight. "I have been very busy the last... more travel advice

This girl learned to draw a Kolam from her mother - Tiruvannamalai

Facinating Kolam art of South India Local Customs (1)

The decorative artwork drawn on the floor in front of houses in Southern India is called "Kolam". Usually the woman of... more travel advice

Outside the Temple walls - Tiruvannamalai

Visit the Arunachaleswar Temple in... Things to Do (1)

I took this photo around 7 in the morning when there was already a lot of activity around the great Arunachaleswar... more travel advice

If you like to eat outside! Restaurants (2)

If you like your breakfast in a natural setting, surrounded by Peacocks, black wild pigs, coconut trees, etc... then go... more travel advice

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nora_south_africa Apr 13, 2010 at 3:15 AM

good tips thanx
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jumpingnorman Feb 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

I really hope to go to India someday! I just re-read your page here and I am even more convinced! Norman :)
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scottishvisitor Feb 6, 2009 at 2:02 PM

An interesting location for me to visit on a dark snowy night :) maybe one day I can travel here!
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vpas Jan 31, 2009 at 5:16 AM

very nice page.I loved the tip about Kolams.I love them too.
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mallyak Aug 18, 2008 at 2:08 PM

LOvely and homely pages of the real India!We plan to visit Tamil Nadu in May next year.
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cadzand Jul 23, 2008 at 1:38 PM

This must have been a fascinating stay. I keep very good memories of my journey here. Thanks for visiting. Groetjes
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nepalgoods Jul 19, 2008 at 10:34 PM

Fascinating travelogues! Thank you for your birthday wishes! Ulrike
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sachara Apr 6, 2007 at 1:45 PM

Agnes, fascinating tips and travelogues. I don't know this part of India.
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Ekaterinburg Nov 18, 2006 at 11:52 AM

Absolutely fascinating.
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globetrott Oct 22, 2006 at 12:43 PM

An interesting page about exotic India ! Its a pity, this part of the world is still missing on my map ;-(