"The Sacred 14km Journey Around the Hill"
Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai is more than a physical walk; it is a spiritual journey that offers profound insights and inner peace. The path covers approximately 14 kilometers around the holy Arunachala hill.
Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai is a spiritual journey. As you walk clockwise with Arunachala on your right, visit these sacred Lingams in order and chant the specific mantras for maximum benefit.
| Month | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 02 (Fri) – 06:11 PM | Jan 03 (Sat) – 04:07 PM |
| February | Feb 01 (Sun) – 05:34 AM | Feb 02 (Mon) – 04:05 AM |
| March | Mar 02 (Mon) – 05:59 PM | Mar 03 (Tue) – 05:21 PM |
| April | Apr 01 (Wed) – 07:23 AM | Apr 02 (Thu) – 07:44 AM |
| May (1) | Apr 30 (Thu) – 09:50 PM | May 01 (Fri) – 11:07 PM |
| May (2) | May 30 (Sat) – 12:58 PM | May 31 (Sun) – 02:50 PM |
| June | Jun 29 (Mon) – 04:23 AM | Jun 30 (Tue) – 06:00 AM |
| July | Jul 28 (Tue) – 07:27 AM | Jul 29 (Wed) – 08:54 AM |
| August | Aug 27 (Thu) – 09:46 AM | Aug 28 (Fri) – 10:22 AM |
| September | Sep 25 (Fri) – 11:06 AM | Sep 26 (Sat) – 10:44 AM |
| October | Oct 25 (Sun) – 11:25 AM | Oct 26 (Mon) – 10:09 AM |
| November | Nov 23 (Mon) – 11:00 AM | Nov 24 (Tue) – 09:00 AM |
| December | Dec 23 (Wed) – 09:57 AM | Dec 24 (Thu) – 07:40 AM |
Please follow this order (Clockwise) while performing Pradakshina.
Chant while starting from Arunachaleswarar Temple to start the Pradakshina.
Benefit: Relief from difficulties, prosperity, strength. This is the first lingam while the hill circumambulation, worshipping this lingam yields healthy and wealthy life.
Benefit: This is the second lingam, It placed near The Lotus tank, This is the only lingam placed on right side of the circumambulation path, all other lingams are placed on left side, It occupies the South East direction, worshipping here retrieves us from all diseases and to face challenges of life. Purification, removal of negative karma.
Benefit: Health, vitality, confidence, success.
Benefit: This is the third lingam, and next to Agni lingam and 3 kilometer away from the Rajagopuram, and it occupies the South direction, it also has a holy tank called “Simma Theertha”, it is believed that, worship of this solves economical problems. Long life, protection from fear and untimely death.
Benefit: This is the fourth lingam, while we see the peak of the holy hill Arunachala, it views accompanying of two parts of mountain and shows ‘Sivan’ and ‘Sakthi’ together. It placed in south west of Arunachala. It also has a holy tank nearby, called “Sani Theertha”, worshipping here relieves us from our difficulties. Protection from accidents, enemies, misfortune.
Benefit: This temple placed West of the hill Arunachala, this is the fifth lingam. It is 8 kilometers away from the Rajagopuram. One of the holy tank called “Varuna theertha” is here. Workship of this temple retrieves from crucial diseases and promotes ones social status. Mental peace, emotional balance, clarity.
Benefit: The whole world is made up of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky. no living creature can survive without Air. While reaching this temple we feel the pleasantness of spring and get peace of mind. it is placed in Northwest direction. Worshipping here is of confers boon on ladies and children. Physical health, breath, nervous system balance.
Benefit: This is the seventh lingam. Almost all of the devotees , who comes for circumambulation, worship here by soaring coins and currencies on this lingam. Worship of this lingam grants economical growth, and promotes peace of mind. It is placed in North direction. Wealth, stability, career growth.
Benefit: Mental calmness, emotional healing, family harmony.
*Powerful during Night/Pournami
Benefit: This is the eighth and last lingam. Here gets peace of mind ability to concentrate mind on God works out his way to heaven. Wisdom, detachment, spiritual liberation (Jnana).
Chant upon returning to the Arunachaleswarar Temple to conclude the Pradakshina.
The ancient temple built by Lord Brahma, located around the 7km mark.
A narrow shrine passage inside the main temple. Squeezing through it is believed to give rebirth.