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About Thiruvannamalai:
Thiruvannamalai is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for the Shaivites. There is a reputed mountain named the Thiruvannamalai which is supposed to be the place where Lord Shiva took the form fire to keep out of reach of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, who went out to seek the end and the beginning of Lord Shiva. In Hindi, Annamalai means inaccessible mountain and the prefix Thiru is added to it in order to impart the subtle effect of greatness and grandeur to it.
Tourist Attractions:
According to the ancient legend Lord Shiva was beginning to gain power and to put an end to this power, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma went out in search of an end and beginning of the Lord Shiva's inherent power. Lord Shiva knew this from the beginning and so he assumed the form of fire and reached the top of the Mountain Thiruvannamalai, So that the boar shaped Vishnu and swan shaped Brahma could not come near this fire.
This mountain is therefore also known as the inaccessible mountain and is regarded as the most sacred spot of the Shiva Followers. Annal is another special name for Lord Shiva. Still now you can see the mountain clothed with crimson red light, just like the color of the sun as it rises in the East. There are also numerous sacred baths in the main city and these include the Indira Tirtha, Ishanya Tirtha and Tamarai Kulam.
Accommodation:
Thiruvannamalai is flanked with numerous hotels and they ranges from a Five Star Variety to Three Stars and even Budget Hotels. All the hotels at Thiruvannamalai is well equipped with modern amenities and they are comfortable and caring.
How to Reach:
Chennai is the nearest Airport and one can also avail the hired taxi and buses that are available in plenty in the road.
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