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The Arunachalesvara Temple, also known as the Annamalaiyar Temple, is a massive Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at the base of the sacred Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India.Key SignificancePancha Bhoota Sthalam: It represents the element of fire (Agni) among the five natural elements.The Deity: Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Annamalaiyar (the Agni Lingam), and his consort Parvati is represented as Unnamalai Amman.Architecture: Spread over 25 acres, the temple features majestic Dravidian architecture, towering gateway towers (gopurams), and a 217-foot eastern Rajagopuram built by the Nayaka kings.Girivalam: Devotees perform a sacred 14-kilometer barefoot walk around the Arunachala hill, especially on full moon nights.Major Festival: The Karthigai Deepam festival draws millions of pilgrims when a giant beacon is lit atop the 2,668-foot Arunachala hill