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The complete archive. Most recent first. Articles cover planning, Girivalam, Ramana's teaching, the mountain, and the practicalities of staying in Tiruvannamalai.
The Ribhu Gita: The Non-Dual Text Ramana Loved
The Ribhu Gita ~ the torrential song of pure non-duality that Ramana Maharshi loved and had chanted daily at his ashram, said to give the state it describes merely by being read.
Sacred Sounds of Arunachala: Chanting & Hymns
The sacred audio of Arunachala ~ the Vedic chanting of the ashram, Ramana's hymns and the Aksharamanamalai, and the bhajans of the town, and where to find the authentic recordings.
The Skandashram Years: Ramana's Golden Time on the Hill
The Skandashram years of Ramana Maharshi (1916–1922) ~ the intimate, golden period on the green terrace of the hill, with his mother in the kitchen, the first family of devotees, and the teaching being born.
The Sacred Geometry of Arunachala: Fire, Linga & the Cosmos
The sacred geometry of Arunachala ~ the fire element and the five Pancha Bhuta Sthalams, the hill as a cosmic linga, the eight directional lingams as a mandala, and the Heart at the centre.
The Siddhas of Arunachala: The Hidden Sages of the Hill
The tradition of the siddhas of Arunachala ~ the perfected, hidden sages said to dwell unseen upon and within the sacred hill, revealing themselves only to the ready. Sacred lore of the mountain.
Sivaprakasam Pillai: The Man Who Drew Out 'Who Am I?'
Sivaprakasam Pillai ~ the sincere young seeker whose questions to the silent Ramana, answered in the sand, became Nan Yar (Who Am I?), the seed-text of the whole teaching.
The Wider Spiritual Tiruvannamalai: Aurobindo, Siddhas & More
The wider spiritual life of Tiruvannamalai beyond Ramana ~ Sri Aurobindo's connection to Arunachala, the hidden siddhas of the hill, and why so much holiness has gathered here for two thousand years.
The Girivalam Route in Detail: Every Landmark, Step by Step
The Girivalam route in detail ~ every lingam, temple, tank and landmark of the 14 km walk around Arunachala, in the order you meet them walking clockwise from the great temple.
Aksharamanamalai: Ramana's Marital Garland of Letters
Ramana Maharshi's Aksharamanamalai (the Marital Garland of Letters) ~ his greatest hymn to Arunachala, 108 verses of love sung in the voice of the bride longing for the hill, and how love is one with self-inquiry.
Kunju Swami: The Attendant Who Remembered Ramana
Kunju Swami ~ one of Ramana Maharshi's earliest and longest-serving attendants, whose treasured reminiscences preserve the small human details of daily life with Bhagavan.
Yogi Ramsuratkumar: The Beggar Saint of Tiruvannamalai
Yogi Ramsuratkumar ~ the 'beggar' saint of Tiruvannamalai who called Ramana one of his three fathers, lived hidden on the streets for years, and whose ashram is now a living heart of the town.
From Ramana to the West: Papaji, Mooji & the Lineage
How Ramana Maharshi's self-inquiry reached the modern West ~ through Papaji (Poonja), Mooji, Gangaji and the satsang movement. The lineage of transmission from Arunachala to the world.
Upadesa Saram: Ramana's Essence of Instruction in 30 Verses
Ramana Maharshi's Upadesa Saram (Essence of Instruction) explained ~ thirty verses mapping the whole path from action and devotion through meditation to self-inquiry and effortless being.
Seshadri Swamigal: The Saint Who Revealed Ramana
Seshadri Swamigal ~ the 'Saint with the Golden Hand', the wandering jivanmukta of Tiruvannamalai who discovered the young Ramana in the temple vault. One of the three lingas of Arunachala.
Ulladu Narpadu: Ramana's Forty Verses on Reality
Ramana Maharshi's Ulladu Narpadu (Forty Verses on Reality) explained ~ the philosophical heart of his teaching on the Self, the world, and the ego, drawn out by Muruganar.
Who Am I? (Nan Yar): Ramana's Foundational Text Explained
Ramana Maharshi's Who Am I? (Nan Yar) explained ~ the seed text of his whole teaching: where it came from, what it says about the Self and self-inquiry, and its famous images.
Annamalai Swami: The Devotee Told to Simply Be
Annamalai Swami ~ who built much of Sri Ramanasramam under Ramana's direction, and was then told by Bhagavan to stop, withdraw, and simply be. One of Ramana's clearest lessons on action and stillness.
Echammal: The Grieving Woman Who Found Ramana
Echammal ~ who came to Ramana Maharshi having lost her husband and both children, found in his presence the strength to live, and brought food to him daily for decades. The most tender of the devotee stories.
Ramana's Five Hymns to Arunachala: His Love-Songs to the Hill
Ramana Maharshi's Five Hymns to Arunachala (Arunachala Stuti Panchakam) ~ including the Aksharamanamalai, his melting love-songs to the hill, in which knowledge and devotion become one.
Ramana's Western Devotees: Brunton, Osborne & Chadwick
The Western devotees of Ramana Maharshi ~ Paul Brunton, whose book opened the door; Major Chadwick, the soldier who stayed; Arthur Osborne, who carried the teaching to the world; and the wider circle.
Ramana Maharshi's Teaching in Depth: The Self & the I
Ramana Maharshi's teaching explained in depth ~ the 'I'-thought, self-inquiry, the Self, the Heart, the two paths of inquiry and surrender, and silence as the highest teaching.
Arunachala in the Scriptures: The Vedas, Puranas & Tamil Hymns
How Arunachala is glorified across Hindu scripture ~ the Rig Veda, the Arunachala Mahatmyam of the Skanda Purana (2,060 verses), the Siva Rahasya and Siva Purana, and the Tamil hymns of the saints.
Muruganar: Ramana's Poet and Foremost Devotee
Muruganar ~ the great Tamil poet-scholar who became Ramana Maharshi's foremost devotee, drew out the Forty Verses on Reality, and sang his master in tens of thousands of verses.
Mastan Swami: The Muslim Weaver Ramana Called Ripe
Mastan Swami ~ the poor Muslim weaver of Desur whom Ramana Maharshi called the ripest soul he had met, one of only four given a samadhi, and Akhilandamma who brought him to Bhagavan.
Daily Life with Ramana: How the Ashram Grew
Daily life with Ramana Maharshi and how Sri Ramanasramam grew ~ the humble rhythm of the ashram, Bhagavan cutting vegetables before dawn, the Old Hall, and how the West came to his door.
The Animals of Ramana's Ashram: Lakshmi the Cow & More
Ramana Maharshi's tenderness to animals ~ the moving story of Lakshmi the cow, whom he guided to liberation and gave a samadhi, and the dogs, monkeys and creatures he treated as devotees.
The Boy in Madurai: Ramana Maharshi's Early Life
Ramana Maharshi's childhood ~ born Venkataraman in Tiruchuzhi in 1879, an ordinary schoolboy in Madurai, his uncanny deep sleep, his father's death, and the pull of a mountain's name.
Ramana's Mother: The Liberation of Alagammal
The story of Alagammal, Ramana Maharshi's mother ~ who came to bring her lost son home, stayed to become his devotee, and whom he guided to liberation at her death in 1922, upon whose samadhi Sri Ramanasramam grew.
Ramana's Silent Years: The Temple Vault to the Caves
The silent years of Ramana Maharshi ~ the young sage absorbed in the Self in the Patala Lingam vault, cared for by devotees, and how his very silence first drew and taught the seekers who came.
Ramana's Journey to Arunachala: The Boy Who Left Home
How the sixteen-year-old Ramana left home for Arunachala in 1896 ~ the famous note, the roundabout train journey, the pledged earrings, and his arrival at the temple he never left.
Ramana Maharshi's Last Days & Mahasamadhi (1950)
Ramana Maharshi's last days and mahasamadhi on 14 April 1950 ~ the cancer he bore with serene equanimity, his words ‘where could I go? I am here’, and the light seen over Arunachala.
Ramana Maharshi's Death Experience: The Awakening at 16
Ramana Maharshi's death experience ~ the single afternoon at sixteen when a sudden terror of death led him, by facing it directly, to the deathless Self. The pivot of his whole life.
Arunagirinathar: The Saint Saved at the Gopuram
Arunagirinathar of Tiruvannamalai ~ who threw himself from the temple gopuram in despair, was saved by Murugan, and sang the Tiruppugazh. One of the great tales of Tamil devotion.
The Nalvar: The Four Great Saints Who Sang Arunachala
The Nalvar ~ Sambandar, Appar, Sundarar and Manikkavachakar ~ the four great Tamil Shaiva saints who sang Arunachala over a thousand years ago, and the four ways they loved Shiva.
Temples Near Tiruvannamalai: A Pilgrim's Guide
The temples and sacred sites near Tiruvannamalai, honestly grouped by distance ~ the Shiva and Vishnu temples of Tirukoyilur, the Ramana sites at Desur, and the great Chola temples of Chidambaram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Every Place Worth Visiting in Tiruvannamalai
An honest guide to the places worth visiting in Tiruvannamalai and around Arunachala ~ the temple, ashrams, caves and shrines, and which to skip if your time is short.
The Ashrams of Tiruvannamalai: Which Is Right for You
A respectful guide to the ashrams of Tiruvannamalai ~ Sri Ramanasramam, Yogi Ramsuratkumar, Seshadri Swamigal ~ their different atmospheres, and which might suit you.
Sacred Day-Trips Around Tiruvannamalai
Day-trips from Tiruvannamalai: the moving Ramana-lineage sites at Desur and Matam (Mastan Swami), the ancient temples of Tirukoyilur, and Gingee fort ~ with honest distances.
Why People Can't Stop Thinking About Arunachala
Why so many visitors find Arunachala stays with them long after they leave ~ the common experience of the hill's pull, what might explain it, and how to hold it in a grounded way.
Going to Arunachala Carrying Grief or a Turning Point
For those drawn to Arunachala in a hard season ~ grief, loss, an ending. What the hill can and cannot offer, and how to make a gentle pilgrimage when you are carrying something heavy.
Living in Tiruvannamalai: The Long-Stay Reality
A long stay in Tiruvannamalai: the honest picture on visas and the FRRO, what a month really costs, and how to settle in near Arunachala without losing why you came.
Neighbourhoods of Tiruvannamalai: Where Seekers Live
The neighbourhoods of Tiruvannamalai for a longer stay: Ramana Nagar and the ashram side, the old town by the temple, and the quiet outer areas ~ and who each suits.
Adi Annamalai: Arunachala's Ancient Western Temple
Adi Annamalai temple at Tiruvannamalai: among the oldest lingas of Arunachala, Brahma's western linga, its place on the Girivalam route, and its tie to the fire legend.
Girivalam Barefoot or Shoes? An Honest Answer
Should you walk Girivalam barefoot or in shoes? The tradition, the honest reality for an unaccustomed visitor, and a sensible middle way ~ without judgement either way.
The Inner Path of Girivalam: The Honest Truth
The Inner Path of Girivalam around Arunachala: what it is, the honest truth that it is officially closed by the Forest Department, and what to walk instead.
What to Expect on a Pournami Night Girivalam
Walking Girivalam on a full-moon (Pournami) night at Arunachala: the atmosphere, when to start, what to carry, the crowds, and why to do it at least once.
Arunachaleswarar Temple: A Visitor's Guide
A guide to the Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai: its scale and nine gopurams, the fire element at its heart, what to see, and its bond with Arunachala hill.
Karthigai Deepam at Arunachala: The Festival of Light
Karthigai Deepam at Tiruvannamalai: the great beacon lit on Arunachala's summit, what the festival means, when it falls, and the honest truth about the crowds.
The Legend of the Column of Fire (Arunachala)
The legend of Arunachala: how Shiva appeared as an infinite column of fire to humble Brahma and Vishnu, and then became the sacred hill ~ the story behind the mountain.
How to Practise Self-Inquiry (Ramana's Who Am I)
How to practise self-inquiry as Ramana Maharshi taught it: the actual method of asking “Who am I?”, what it does, and the common misunderstandings to avoid.
Visiting Sri Ramanasramam: A Practical Guide
How to visit Sri Ramanasramam, Ramana Maharshi's ashram at Arunachala: what to see, the daily chanting, meals, how to stay, and how to be there respectfully.
Virupaksha Cave & Skandashram: A Walking Guide
Virupaksha Cave and Skandashram on Arunachala: where Ramana Maharshi lived his early years, how to walk up to them, what to expect, and when to go.
Where to Start Reading Ramana Maharshi
Where to start reading Ramana Maharshi: a short, honest shortlist ~ Who Am I?, the Talks, and David Godman's Be As You Are ~ and the order to read them in.
What Is Arunachala? The Mountain That Is Fire
What Arunachala is ~ the sacred hill at Tiruvannamalai held to be Shiva himself in the form of fire: the legend of the column of light, its great antiquity, and why it is worshipped as the mountain rather than a temple upon it.
The Eight Lingams of Girivalam (Ashta Lingam)
A walking guide to the Ashta Lingam ~ the eight directional Shiva shrines around Arunachala, in the order you meet them on the Girivalam path, with their directions, guardian deities, planets and significance.
Ramana Maharshi: A Seeker's Introduction
An introduction to Ramana Maharshi for the modern seeker ~ his life at Arunachala, the death-experience that awakened him at sixteen, his teaching of self-inquiry, and why his simple question still draws the world to this hill.
How to Reach Tiruvannamalai
Every way to reach Tiruvannamalai ~ from Chennai, Bangalore and Pondicherry ~ with honest travel times, costs, and which option to choose for your first visit.
The Best Time to Visit Tiruvannamalai
When to visit Tiruvannamalai and Arunachala, season by season ~ the cool months, the heat to avoid, and the full-moon and Karthigai Deepam crowds worth planning around.
Where to Stay Near Arunachala
Where to stay in Tiruvannamalai, from free ashram rooms to comfortable hotels ~ the honest ladder of options, what each is like, and how to choose for your visit.
Where and What to Eat in Tiruvannamalai
Eating well in Tiruvannamalai ~ sattvic thalis, the traveller cafes, ashram meals, and how to look after your stomach in your first week without missing the good food.
Arunachaleswarar Temple: Etiquette & What to Know
How to visit the Arunachaleswarar temple respectfully ~ dress, footwear, phones, darshan, entry, and the practical questions foreign visitors are often too shy to ask.
Is Tiruvannamalai Safe? An Honest Answer
An honest look at safety in Tiruvannamalai ~ for solo travellers and women, on the Girivalam path at night, with money and touts, and the sensible precautions that keep a visit easy.
Coming to Arunachala: what to know before you arrive
A calm, honest first-timer's guide to Tiruvannamalai and the sacred hill of Arunachala ~ how to arrive, what to expect, and the things nobody tells you before you come.
Girivalam: a complete guide to the sacred walk around Arunachala
The 14-kilometre route, the eight lingams, what time to start, and what to wear. Written for anyone walking it for the first time.
Swami Nochur (Ramanacharanatirtha) & Voice of Rishis: A Guide
Sri Ramanacharanatirtha (Nochur) Swami ~ the revered living Advaita master whose satsangs on the Gita, Upanishads and Ramana's teachings draw seekers at Tiruvannamalai. A factual guide with his official satsang schedule.
Ganga Maa & Hridaya Kshetram, Tiruvannamalai: Satsang Guide
Ganga Maa and the Hridaya Kshetram satsang in Tiruvannamalai ~ a factual visitor's introduction: the Advaita satsang in Ramana's lineage, timings, venue, books, and a link to the official site.
A Visitor's Guide to Respect & Etiquette at Arunachala
How to be a respectful visitor at Arunachala ~ dress, shoes and feet, temple and ashram etiquette, conduct on the hill and Girivalam, photographing people, and the spirit of respect, all in one place.
Basic Tamil for Visitors to Arunachala
Useful Tamil words and phrases for visitors to Tiruvannamalai ~ greetings, everyday phrases, temple vocabulary and numbers, written the way they sound.
Srikalahasti: The Temple of Air (and of Kannappa)
The Srikalahasti temple ~ the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam of air (vayu), where a lamp-flame flickers in a windless sanctum, named for a spider, serpent and elephant, and the temple of Kannappa who offered his eyes.
Ekambareswarar, Kanchipuram: The Temple of Earth
The Ekambareswarar temple at Kanchipuram ~ the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam of earth (prithvi), where Shiva is a lingam of sand embraced by Parvati, with its ancient mango tree. Arunachala's elemental companion.
Jambukeswarar, Thiruvanaikaval: The Temple of Water
The Jambukeswarar temple at Thiruvanaikaval ~ the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam of water (appu), where Shiva's lingam is perpetually surrounded by an underground spring, with the story of the elephant and the spider.
Chidambaram: The Temple of Space & the Cosmic Dance
The Chidambaram Nataraja temple ~ the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam of space (akasha), home of the dancing Shiva and the Chidambara Rahasya (the 'secret' of empty space), and Arunachala's natural elemental complement.
Kannappa Nayanar: The Hunter Who Offered His Eyes
Kannappa Nayanar ~ the illiterate hunter-saint of Tamil Shaivism who worshipped Shiva with meat and water from his mouth, and offered his own eyes for love. The supreme parable that God receives love, not correctness.
Karaikkal Ammaiyar: The Woman Saint Who Became a Ghoul
Karaikkal Ammaiyar ~ the great woman saint of Tamil Shaivism who prayed away her beauty to become a fearsome ghoul (pey) and sing forever at the feet of Shiva's cosmic dance. One of the earliest and fiercest Nayanmars.
The Tirumantiram of Thirumular: The Key Text of Tamil Shaivism
The Tirumantiram of Thirumular ~ the 3,000-verse foundational text of Shaiva Siddhanta and Tamil yoga, tenth of the Tirumurai, by the saint who was both Nayanmar and Siddhar.
The Pancha Bhuta Sthalams: The Five Element Temples of Shiva
The Pancha Bhuta Sthalams ~ the five temples where Shiva is worshipped as the five elements: earth (Kanchipuram), water (Thiruvanaikaval), fire (Arunachala), air (Srikalahasti), and space (Chidambaram).
The 63 Nayanmars: The Devotional Saints of Tamil Shaivism
The 63 Nayanmars ~ the canonised Shiva saints of Tamil Shaivism, from kings to hunters to women, whose fierce bhakti (told in the Periya Puranam) shaped the Tamil devotional soul and sang Arunachala.
Bhogar: The Alchemist Siddhar of Palani
Bhogar (Boganathar) ~ the great alchemist-sage among the 18 Siddhars, said to have made the Palani Murugan deity from the mysterious Navapashanam (nine poisons), whose jeeva samadhi lies within the Palani temple.
Agastyar (Agathiyar): The Foremost of the Siddhars
Agastyar (Agathiyar) ~ the foremost and most ancient of the 18 Siddhars: Vedic sage, father of the Tamil language, founder of Siddha medicine, and the deathless master at the source of the Tamil spiritual tradition.
Guhai Namasivaya: The Cave Saint Ramana Spoke Of
Guhai Namasivaya ~ the 16th-century saint of Arunachala who, four centuries before Ramana, came from Karnataka, lived in a cave, and was liberated by the mountain. His life, poetry, and the parallels Ramana himself noted.
Isanya Desikar: The Saint by the Esanya Lingam
Isanya (Esanya) Jnana Desikar ~ the 18th-century saint of Arunachala whose math and samadhi stand by the Esanya lingam on the Girivalam road; his life, his intense love of the hill, and the miracle of Ayton the Collector.
Jeeva Samadhi at Tiruvannamalai: The Living Shrines of the Siddhas
Jeeva samadhi at Tiruvannamalai ~ what these living shrines of realised siddhas are, why Arunachala is full of them, and the known samadhis (Gugai Namasivaya, Idaikkadar and more), several on the Girivalam route.
The Lingam: Its Meaning & Worship at Arunachala
What the Shiva lingam is and means ~ the aniconic form of the formless Absolute, the pillar of fire of Arunachala's legend, its forms at the hill (Agni Lingam, the hill itself, the Ashta Lingam), and how it is worshipped.
The 18 Siddhars of Tamil Nadu: The Immortal Sages
The 18 Siddhars of Tamil Nadu (Patinen Siddhar) ~ the immortal yogi-sages, alchemists and physicians who founded Siddha medicine: Agastyar, Thirumular, Bhogar, Idaikkadar and more, and their link to Arunachala.
Arunachala & Tiruvannamalai: Facts & History
The key facts and full history of Arunachala and Tiruvannamalai ~ the ancient rock, the sacred site, a thousand years of Chola-to-Nayak temple-building, Tipu Sultan's sieges, and the age of Ramana.
The 10 Best Places to Visit in Tiruvannamalai (Ranked)
The ten best places to visit in Tiruvannamalai and around Arunachala, honestly ranked ~ the great temple, Girivalam, Ramanasramam, the caves, the ashrams, Parvathamalai, and the best day-trips.
Parvathamalai Trek & Temple: The Sacred Mountain to Climb
Parvathamalai near Tiruvannamalai ~ the sacred 1,100 m mountain with its ancient Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, reached by a challenging trek up rock and iron ladders. Routes, difficulty, best time, and honest safety notes.
Arunachala & Tiruvannamalai FAQ
The questions people most often ask about Arunachala and Tiruvannamalai ~ getting there, the hill, Girivalam, Ramana, festivals and practicalities ~ answered plainly in one place.
Glossary of Arunachala & Spiritual Terms
A plain glossary of the Arunachala, Ramana and Tamil Shaiva vocabulary ~ the Sanskrit and Tamil terms that recur across the tradition, each simply defined.
Getting Around Tiruvannamalai: Autos, Scooters & More
How to get around Tiruvannamalai ~ auto-rickshaws (and agreeing the fare), walking the ashram side, hiring a scooter or a car and driver, and the town's buses and station.
Nearby Places & Day-Trips from Tiruvannamalai
The nearby places worth a day-trip from Tiruvannamalai ~ Gingee Fort, the Jawadhu Hills, Auroville and Pondicherry, Sathanur Dam, and the great temples, with honest distances and how to get there.
What to Pack for Tiruvannamalai & Arunachala
A practical packing guide for Tiruvannamalai ~ modest light clothing, easy-off footwear, the genuinely useful essentials, and what not to over-pack, since almost anything can be bought locally.
Women & Solo Travellers in Tiruvannamalai: A Practical Guide
A practical, un-anxious guide for women and solo travellers at Arunachala ~ the reassuring overall picture, dress and daily life, sensible precautions, and the ready-made community that awaits.
Health & Medical Care in Tiruvannamalai: A Practical Guide
The practical health guide for Tiruvannamalai ~ staying well, pharmacies and clinics for everyday care, and CMC Vellore (one of India's finest hospitals) under two hours away for anything serious.
Money & Connectivity in Tiruvannamalai: Cash, SIM & Wi-Fi
The practical guide to money and connectivity in Tiruvannamalai ~ cash and ATMs, cards and UPI, buying an Indian SIM, and internet and Wi-Fi for visitors and remote workers.
Ekadashi at Arunachala: The Twice-Monthly Fast
Ekadashi at Tiruvannamalai ~ the twice-monthly day of fasting and devotion on the 11th lunar day, its value as a recurring discipline, and its place in the sacred rhythm of the hill.
Advent Day: When Ramana Arrived at Arunachala (1896)
Advent Day ~ the ashram's remembrance of 1 September 1896, when the sixteen-year-old Ramana arrived at Arunachala and never left. The homecoming from which everything flows.
Chitra Pournami 2026 at Arunachala: The First Full Moon
Chitra Pournami 2026 (Friday 1 May) ~ the first, most auspicious full moon of the Tamil year, the day of Chitragupta and karmic cleansing, and how it is kept at Arunachala.
The Tamil Festival Year at Arunachala, Month by Month
The Tamil sacred year at Arunachala, month by month ~ the twelve Tamil months and their festivals, from Chitra Pournami through Karthigai Deepam to Maha Shivaratri, all kept at the fire-hill.
The Sacred Calendar of Arunachala
The whole living calendar of Arunachala ~ the monthly Pournami and Pradosham, the great festivals, and the ashram's days for Ramana, so you can time a visit or follow the sacred year from afar.
Maha Shivaratri at Arunachala 2026: The Great Night of Shiva
Maha Shivaratri 2026 at Tiruvannamalai (Sunday 15 February) ~ the great night of Shiva kept at the fire-hill that is Shiva himself: its meaning, the night vigil and fast, and how it is observed at Arunachala.
Pradosham at Arunachala: The Twilight Worship of Shiva
Pradosham at Tiruvannamalai ~ the twice-monthly twilight worship of Shiva on the 13th lunar day, including Soma and Shani Pradosham, and how it is kept at the Arunachaleswarar temple.
Ramana Jayanti & Aradhana: The Two Great Days of the Ashram
Ramana Jayanti (his birth) and Aradhana (his mahasamadhi) ~ the two great festivals of Sri Ramanasramam, kept by the Tamil star-calendar, and the other days of the ashram year.