Things to do in Tiruvannamalai
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Sri Ramana Ashram
This tranquil ashram, 2km southwest of Tiruvannamalai, draws devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi, a guru who died in 1950 after nearly 50 years in contemplation. It’s a very relaxed place, set in green surrounds, where visitors are able to meditate or worship the shrine where the guru achieved samadhi (conscious exit from the body). Day visits are permitted but devotees only may stay at the ashram by applying in writing, preferably at least three months in advance.
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Arunachaleswar Temple
The Arunachaleswar is awash in golden flames and the roasting scent of burning ghee, as befits the fire incarnation of the Destroyer of the Universe. Covering some 10 hectares, this vast temple is one of the largest in India. Four large unpainted gopurams, one for each cardinal point, front the approaches, with the eastern tower rising 13 storeys and an astonishing 66m.
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