Girivalam Calendar

Features Girivalam Calendar

Girivalam Calendar for to know Girivalam Day and Notification.In most of the holy places the Deity is found a top the hill.
But here the Holy hill itself is the Deity (Lord Annamalaiyar) and is worshipped.
"Arunam" means sun and denotes the red colour of fire.
"Asalam" means "Giri" or "malai" (mountain).
Thus "Arunachalam" means the Holy hill which is rd in colour.
The Holy hill is 2668 fi.
high.The circumambulation path is 14 kilometres.
History has it that even today a number of siddhars are living on the hill.
It is auspicious to perform "Girilvalam" during every Full moon day which would do immense good.
It is because during Full Moon Day siddhars movement would be there and the whole atmosphere would be filled with perfumes of herbal plants.
This will provide peace of mind and good health to body.
It is a proven fact that on every Full moon day lakhs of devotees circumambulate the Hill and get all benefits by praying to Lord Annamalaiyar.Tiruvannamlai Temple | Arunachaleshwarar Temple