A Journey Around Annamalai Hill

Girivalam is a deeply revered religious practice in Tamil Nadu, where devotees walk around the sacred Annamalai Hill during the full moon (Pournami) every month. This spiritual journey, also known as Pradakshina, is a symbolic act of reverence to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.

Thousands of devotees gather at the temple to participate in this 14 km circumambulation around the hill, seeking blessings, spiritual purification, and divine connection. The path of Girivalam is believed to hold immense spiritual significance, and walking it is considered an act of devotion that can help wash away past karma, bringing peace and prosperity.

For your convenience, Thaai Madi Deepam Charitable Trust provides the Pournami dates and times for the year 2024, so you can plan your participation in this sacred ritual.