Karthigai Deepam Cauldron Returns to Arunachaleswarar Temple After 11-Day Burn

• Karthigai Deepam cauldron returned to Arunachaleswarar temple from Thiruvannamalai hill after 11 days.
• The Maha Deepam was lit on December 3, burning for nearly 11 days and visible from kilometers away.
• Initial lighting used 600 kg ghee, 10 kg camphor, and 1,500 meters of cloth.
• Soot accumulated in the cauldron is expected to be distributed as prasad to devotees.

Why It Matters: It marks the conclusion of a revered religious festival for many.