Arunachalam Temple in Tiruvannamalai is one of those places where landscape, legend and living faith feel like a single reality. The white gopurams rise from the earth, the red rocky hill stands behind them, and thousands of pilgrims keep walking in circles around it day and night. For countless devotees, [...]
Introduction to Girivalam: A Sacred Spiritual Journey. Girivalam, also known as Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina, is a revered spiritual practice that takes place around the sacred Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai. This ritual, deeply rooted in the traditions of Hinduism, is not just a physical walk but a profound spiritual journey that [...]
Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina is one of the most revered spiritual practices in Hinduism, attracting thousands of pilgrims annually to the sacred town of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. This ritual of circumambulating the Arunachalam mountain, which is considered a manifestation of Lord Shiva, is a profound journey that offers both [...]