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TNM/Tiruvannamalai (3 PFs)
तिरुवण्णामलै
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Updated: Apr 30 (17:47) by Arunachala~
Tiruvannamalai Railway Station (TNM) is a major railway station in Tamil Nadu, serving the holy town of Tiruvannamalai. It is well connected to major cities like Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. The station has three platforms and basic amenities like waiting rooms, toilets, and refreshment stalls. Visitors can find a variety of budget-friendly lodging options nearby, including guest houses and homestays. Tiruvannamalai is a spiritual hub with numerous temples and ashrams dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Tourism

Arunachaleswara Temple: The main temple in Tiruvannamalai, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Ramana Maharshi Ashram: A popular ashram founded by the sage Ramana Maharshi.
Virupaksha Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the hilltop.
Skanda Ashram: A spiritual retreat center offering yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices.
Sri Ramanasramam: A famous ashram dedicated to Ramana Maharshi, known for its serene atmosphere.

Food

Sri Krishna Sweets: Known for its delicious South Indian sweets and savories.
Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A popular chain serving traditional South Indian vegetarian meals.
Annapoorna Restaurant: Known for its tasty vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Aahar: A simple and affordable vegetarian eatery serving local favorites.

Station Address

Railway Station Rd, Thiruvannamalai - 606601.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 170 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Tiruchchirappalli
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Aug 23 (15:51) Tiruvannamalai Railway Station Undergoes Major Redevelopment for Passenger Convenience (www.newindianexpress.com)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566288   
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Aug 23 2024 (15:51)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by karbang~/50057
Stations:  Tiruvannamalai/TNM  
read full article... Tiruvannamalai Railway Station gets Rs 7.86-cr facelift

The Tiruvannamalai Railway Station, located on the Villupuram-Katpadi line, is undergoing a major redevelopment at a cost of Rs 7.86 crore. The project aims to improve passenger convenience with new amenities including ticket counters, air-conditioned waiting hall, upgraded waiting areas, renovated retiring rooms, improved approach area, a grand entrance arch, landscaped...
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circulating area, selfie point, additional shelters, drinking water facilities, new benches, energy-efficient LED lights, new toilet blocks, a parcel office, a cloakroom, ramps for accessibility, and covered two-wheeler parking. The station is also getting an integrated passenger information system with real-time updates. To cater to the influx of devotees during the Girivalam festival, a dedicated shed with ticket counters and bathroom facilities will be built. The redevelopment is progressing rapidly and several enhancements are nearing completion.

Tiruvannamalai Railway Station, jo Villupuram-Katpadi line pe hai, Rs 7.86 crore ke kharch se poore tarah se banaya ja raha hai. Isme passengers ke liye bahut saari new facilities aayengi, jaise ki ticket counters, air-conditioned waiting hall, upgraded waiting areas, renovated retiring rooms, improved approach area, ek grand entrance arch, landscaped...
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circulating area, selfie point, additional shelters, drinking water facilities, new benches, energy-efficient LED lights, new toilet blocks, a parcel office, a cloakroom, ramps for accessibility, aur covered two-wheeler parking. Station mein ek integrated passenger information system bhi lagaaya ja raha hai jo real-time updates dega. Girivalam festival ke waqt devotees ki bheed ko dekhte hue, ek dedicated shed banaya ja raha hai jisme ticket counters aur bathroom facilities honge. Redevelopment ka kaam bahut jaldi chal raha hai aur kaafi saare improvements almost complete ho chuke hain.
Jun 21 (12:49) Special Trains Announced for Pournami Girivalam Pilgrims in Tiruvannamalai (jantaserishta.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 557082   
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Jun 21 2024 (12:49)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688

Jun 21 2024 (12:49)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688

Jun 21 2024 (12:49)
Train Tag: Tiruvannamalai -Tambaram Pournami Girivalam MEMU Special/06128 added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688

Jun 21 2024 (12:49)
Train Tag: Tambaram - Tiruvannamalai Pournami Girivalam MEMU Special/06127 added by SmallTownTraveller^~/1084688
read full article... Chennai News : गिरिवलम के लिए तिरुवन्नामलाई तक विशेष ट्रेनें

The Southern Railway in Chennai has announced special train services between Tambaram and Tiruvannamalai on Friday and Saturday to accommodate pilgrims attending the Pournami Girivalam. The initiative aims to provide convenient travel options for thousands of devotees participating in the event. The special trains will operate as follows: * Tambaram to Tiruvannamalai...
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(Train No. 06127): Departs Tambaram at 12:00 PM on Friday, arriving in Tiruvannamalai at 4:00 PM the same day. Key stops include Chengalpattu (arrival 12:28 PM, departure 12:30 PM) and Villupuram (arrival 2:20 PM, departure 2:40 PM). * Tiruvannamalai to Tambaram (Train No. 06128): Departs Tiruvannamalai at 8:00 AM on Saturday, arriving in Tambaram at 12:30 PM the same day. Key stops include Villupuram (arrival 9:45 AM, departure 9:55 AM) and Chengalpattu (arrival 11:33 AM, departure 11:35 AM). Pournami Girivalam, a significant spiritual event, draws thousands of pilgrims to Tiruvannamalai every full moon night. Devotees circumambulate the sacred Arunachala hill during Girivalam, believed to bring spiritual benefits and blessings. These special trains are expected to significantly reduce travel challenges for pilgrims, enabling them to reach their destination comfortably and return safely.

Chennai ka South Railway ne Friday aur Saturday ko Pournami Girivalam ke liye Tirthayatriyon ki aavajahi ko aasaan banane ke liye Tambaram aur Tiruvannamalai ke beech special trains chalane ka announce kiya hai. Is initiative ka maqsad is event mein part le rahe hazaar devotees ke liye comfortable travel options provide...
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karna hai. * Tambaram se Tiruvannamalai (Train No. 06127): Tambaram se Friday ko 12:00 PM pe chalta hai aur Tiruvannamalai mein usi din 4:00 PM pe pahunchta hai. Important stops mein Chengalpattu (12:28 PM pe pahunchta hai, 12:30 PM pe chalta hai) aur Villupuram (2:20 PM pe pahunchta hai, 2:40 PM pe chalta hai). * Tiruvannamalai se Tambaram (Train No. 06128): Saturday ko 8:00 AM pe Tiruvannamalai se chalta hai aur Tambaram mein usi din 12:30 PM pe pahunchta hai. Important stops mein Villupuram (9:45 AM pe pahunchta hai, 9:55 AM pe chalta hai) aur Chengalpattu (11:33 AM pe pahunchta hai, 11:35 AM pe chalta hai). Pournami Girivalam, ek important spiritual event hai, jo har full moon night pe hazaar Tirthayatriyon ko Tiruvannamalai ki taraf attract karta hai. Devotees sacred Arunachala hill ki parikrama karte hain Girivalam ke dauraan, jiska believe hai ki isse spiritual benefits aur blessings milte hain. These special trains se Tirthayatriyon ke liye travel ki difficulties ko kaafi had tak kam hone ki umeed hai, jisse woh apne destination pe comfortably pahunch sake aur safely wapas aa sake.
Jun 20 (19:40) Special Trains for Tiruvannamalai Pournami Girivalam (sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 556986   
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Jun 20 2024 (19:49)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tindivanam/TMV added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Special Trains to Tiruvannamalai for Pournami Girivalam Festival

Two special trains, 06127 and 06128, will run between Tambaram and Tiruvannamalai on June 21st and 22nd, 2024, to assist pilgrims attending the Pournami Girivalam. Train 06127 departs Tambaram at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 21st, reaching Tiruvannamalai at 4:00 PM. The return train, 06128, leaves Tiruvannamalai at 8:00 AM on...
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Saturday, June 22nd, arriving in Tambaram at 12:30 PM. Both trains consist of 12 MEMU coaches. The timetable shows the departure and arrival times for each station on both trains.

Tiruvannamalai ke Pournami Girivalam ke liye, Tambaram aur Tiruvannamalai ke beech mein do special trains, 06127 aur 06128, chalaye jayenge. Train 06127, 21st June, 2024 (Friday) ko dopahar 12 baje Tambaram se chalegi aur us din sham 4 baje Tiruvannamalai pahunch jayegi. Return train, 06128, 22nd June, 2024 (Saturday) ko subah...
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8 baje Tiruvannamalai se chalegi aur us din dopahar 12:30 baje Tambaram pahunch jayegi. Dono trains mein 12 MEMU coaches hain. Timetable mein dono trains ke har station par departure aur arrival timings diye gaye hain.
May 24 (19:36) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Sparks Demand for Train Upgrade (www.newindianexpress.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553508   
  Past Edits
May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers travelling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train are demanding an upgrade to the MEMU rake from eight to twelve cars due to overcrowding. The train, originally intended for peak hour office commuters between Vellore and Chennai, was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, leading to overcrowding. This issue...
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was exacerbated during the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd. Passengers have expressed concerns about the lack of planning and have urged the railway authorities to introduce a new direct train to Tiruvannamalai or upgrade the existing one. A railway official has confirmed that a proposal for a new service and 12-car MEMU rakes has been submitted to the board.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wali local train mein bahut zyada bheed ho rahi hai, is wajah se passengers demand kar rahe hain ki MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 cars mein upgrade kiya jaaye. Pehle ye train Vellore aur Chennai ke beech office commuters ke liye peak hours mein chalaai...
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jaati thi, lekin 2 May se ise Tiruvannamalai tak extend kar diya gaya, jiske wajah se pure journey mein bheed ho rahi hai. May 22 ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se bhi bheed kaafi zyada thi. Passengers ne planning ki kami par narazgi jahir ki hai aur railway authorities se naya direct train shuru karne ya existing train ko upgrade karne ki demand ki hai. Ek railway official ne confirm kiya hai ki board ko ek new service aur 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye proposal submit kiya gaya hai.
May 24 (10:38) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Train Sparks Calls for MEMU Rake Upgrade (www.msn.com)
Coach Augmentations
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553484   
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May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Tiruvannamalai - Chennai Beach MEMU Passenger/06034 added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai MEMU Passenger/06033 added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
read full article... Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers traveling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train have requested an upgrade to the MEMU rake from 8 to 12 cars due to overcrowding. This issue arose after the train's route was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, coinciding with the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd, causing significant...
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crowding. Railway officials are considering a new regular service to Tiruvannamalai from Chennai and have submitted a request for 12-car MEMU rakes to the railway board. Passengers advocate for either upgrading the existing rake or introducing a new direct train to avoid overcrowding and inconvenience.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wala local train mein bahut bheed ho rahi hai, isliye passengers ne MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 car mein upgrade karne ki maang ki hai. 2 May ko Tiruvannamalai tak train extend kiya gaya tha, aur 22 May ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se...
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train mein bahut bheed thi. Railway officials ne Chennai se Tiruvannamalai ke liye ek new regular service start karne ka proposal diya hai aur railway board se 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye request bhi ki hai. Passengers ya toh existing rake ko upgrade karne ya new direct train shuru karne ki demand kar rahe hain taaki bheed aur inconvenience se bacha ja sake.
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