This Karthika Deepam, Help The Sadhus And The Poor In Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai, a town in Tamil Nadu is home to the famous, ancient temple at the foot of the sacred Arunachala Hill. It’s an architectural wonder with intricately carved gopurams (towers) and mesmerizing details. This temple is famous for hindu pilgrimages especially during Karthika Deepam. On this auspicious day, a huge earthen lamp is lit on the holy hill of Thiruvannamalai.

Karthika Deepam, also known as Thrikarthika and Karthikai Vilakkidu, is an important and auspicious festival celebrating Lord Diety with a spectacular display of lights. 

The festival is observed on the full moon day or Purnima of the Karthigai month in the hindu calendar. Karthika Deepam continues to be a major day of celebration for many south Indian states. 

According to legend, Lord Diety appeared as an endless flame to present a challenge to Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. In celebration of Lord Diety, Karthika Deepam is celebrated by lighting oil lamps. The lighting of oil lamps for Karthika Deepam is considered especially auspicious and the flame is said to welcome joy and prosperity while warding off evil and darkness. 

The lamps are kept lit for at least 10 days of celebration and sometimes for the entire month. 

Tiruvannamalai is not only home to some of the most noteworthy temples and pilgrimage sites, but it’s also home to thousands of Sadhus. These Sadhus often depend on the devotees who visit this town. 

The pandemic has not only changed how we celebrate our festivals but has also created a hunger problem across the country. The Sadhus in Tiruvannamalai were left without food and water. Many of them had to struggle to survive. 

Satguru Charitable Trust has been working towards giving a better life to the Sadhus in Tiruvannamalai. They’ve been striving to help this community for the last 15 years. 

During the lockdown, they’ve fed nutritious meals to over 3000 people every day. 

This Karthigai Deepam, Satguru Charitable Trust is looking to provide Anna Daanam to all the poor, the needy, sadhus and the devotees who would be flocking in to witness the deepam. The Anna Daanam would happen from 20th November to 15th December. You can join them in this humble cause by donating from the comfort of your home. 

This Karthika Deepam, you can feed hundreds of Sadhus nutritious food. Donate now to perform Anna Daanam for the Sadhus in Tiruvannamalai. About NGO: Satguru Charitable Trust has been generously working towards Annadanam (feeding drive) for the past 15 years. With the support of volunteers and sadhus, they are able to provide quality food to the Sadhus, poor and marginalized communities.
Where is it located? Satguru Charitable Trust, No:18, Peygopuram 6th Street, Mulaipal Theertham, Tiruvannamalai - 606601.
Note: All the donations towards this campaign are eligible for Indian Tax Exemption.