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.

For any group of friends traveling together, the Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the focal point ... will be fire burning at the peak of Arunachala hill, the temple appears ...