Events

A district-level sports programme featuring athletics and other youth sporting activities will bring together students and young athletes from across Tiruvannamalai district. The programme will encourage participation in competitive sports and promote fitness among young people. Schools, colleges and local sports clubs can participate in various athletic events. The programme also provides an opportunity to identify and encourage promising local sporting talent.

Aadi Pournami is an important spiritual observance in Tiruvannamalai, attracting devotees for special temple worship and Girivalam around Arunachala Hill. The occasion creates a vibrant devotional atmosphere across the town, with visitors arriving from different parts of Tamil Nadu.

A district-level blood donation programme can bring together volunteers, students, employees, social organizations and community groups to support local blood banks. The programme would encourage voluntary blood donation and create awareness about the importance of maintaining adequate blood supplies. Health officials and medical teams can conduct donor screening and collection while providing guidance on safe blood donation practices.

The KMCA 1st State Level Children’s Chess Tournament 2026 is a Tamil Nadu state-level chess competition designed to provide young chess players with an opportunity to compete in a structured tournament environment. The event brings together children from different parts of Tamil Nadu and encourages strategic thinking, concentration, sportsmanship and competitive skills.

Celebrate Vinayagar Chaturthi with special prayers, beautifully decorated idols, devotional rituals, and vibrant community celebrations. Devotees across Tiruvannamalai District come together to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and participate in traditional cultural activities.

The Jawadhu Hills Ultra 2026 is an outdoor trail-running event set in the scenic Jawadhu Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Participants can experience challenging hill terrain, forest landscapes and panoramic views while taking part in different ultra-distance categories.

Experience the grandeur of the world-famous Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tiruvannamalai, one of the district's most significant spiritual celebrations. The festival features special temple rituals, vibrant decorations, and thousands of devotees gathering to witness the sacred lighting of the Maha Deepam atop Arunachala Hill. The celebrations create a divine and festive atmosphere throughout Tiruvannamalai.