Unlike most Shiva temples where Nandi, Lord Shiva’s loyal attendant, faces the Shivalinga inside the sanctum, here, Nandi gazes upon the Arunachala Hill, recognizing it as the embodiment of Shiva.

During full moon nights and Karthigai Deepam festival when there will be fire burning at the peak of Arunachala hill, the temple appears very colorful. This peaceful spot called Ramana Ashram is ...