Tiruvannamalai Temple | Girivalam Guide + Complete History | Karthigai Deepam 2025 Arunachaleswarar
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✔️Welcome to journey of the sacred land of Tiruvannamalai, the Agni Sthalam of the Pancha Bhootha Sthalams.
This video covers the temple’s divine history, secrets of Arunachala Hill, and a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina).
🔥 Tiruvannamalai – The Eternal Fire of Shiva
Tiruvannamalai (Thiruvannamalai) is one of the most powerful spiritual destinations in India and a major pilgrimage center in Tamil Nadu.
Here, Lord Shiva himself manifested as Arunachala Hill, representing the element of Fire (Agni).
📜 Mythological Story – The Pillar of Fire (Shiva, Brahma & Vishnu)
According to the Sthala Purana, Shiva appeared as an endless pillar of blazing fire before Brahma and Vishnu, who argued about supremacy.
Vishnu takes the form of a boar and searches the depths
Brahma becomes a swan and flies upwards
Both fail — proving that Shiva is beyond origin and end.
This divine incident is believed to have happened at Tiruvannamalai, where Shiva became Arunachala.
🌋 Arunachala Hill – 260 Crore Years Old Volcano
Arunachala is considered a now-extinct ancient volcano, estimated to be 260 crores (2.6 billion) years old, one of the oldest geological formations on Earth.
For devotees, it is not just a hill — it is Shiva himself in physical form.
🕉️ Siddhars & Spiritual Energy
Many great Siddhars performed tapas around Arunachala, making this land one of the highest spiritual vibration zones.
Meditation, silence, and self-realization are said to come naturally here.
🛕 Arunachaleswarar Temple – 1000+ Years of Living Heritage
This temple is one of the largest Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu, built by the
Pallavas
Pandyas
Cholas
🏯 Architectural Highlights
Raja Gopuram height: 216.5 ft
Spread over 25 acres
Home of the divine Arthanareeswarar, where Shiva and Shakti become one
Birthplace of Mahashivaratri celebrations
🚶♂️ Complete Girivalam Guide – 14 km Divine Walk Around Arunachala
Girivalam, also called Giri Pradakshina, is the sacred circumambulation of the Arunachala Hill.
Devotees walk 14 km barefoot, especially on Pournami nights, seeking blessings, cleansing of karma, and inner peace.
📍 Route Details
Total Distance: ~14 km
Time: 3–5 hrs
Start Point: Arunachaleswarar Temple East Gopuram
Direction: Clockwise
Path Type: Paved road with clear Girivalam markings
🔱 8 Important Lingams on the Girivalam Path (Ashta Lingams)
Each Lingam represents a direction and cosmic energy:
Indira Lingam – East
Agni Lingam – Southeast
Yama Lingam – South
Niruthi Lingam – Southwest
Varuna Lingam – West
Vayu Lingam – Northwest
Kubera Lingam – North
Esanya Lingam – Northeast
Devotees offer prayers at each Lingam to harmonize life energies.
🌟 Spiritual Significance of Girivalam
💥 Burns past karma
🕊️ Blessings of Moksha (as per Skanda Purana)
🧘 Improves inner clarity & mental peace
🔥 Strongest energy on Full Moon nights
🗓️ Best Time to Do Girivalam
Pournami (Full Moon) – lakhs of devotees visit
Amavasya (New Moon) – serene and powerful
Karthigai Deepam Festival – the flame lit atop the hill is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Early mornings or evenings – pleasant weather
✔️ How to Prepare
What to Wear
Loose, comfortable clothes
Prefer traditional wear
Walk barefoot (traditional practice)
✔️ Do’s Before Starting
Pray at Bhootha Narayanan Temple
Visit Rettai Pillayar Temple
Take Darshan at Arunachaleswarar Temple
Begin Girivalam from the Raja Gopuram (mandatory rule)
During Girivalam
Chant Om Namashivaya
Walk peacefully
Avoid littering
Stay hydrated
🛟 Facilities & Safety
Drinking water available along the route
Annadhanam at multiple points
Police, volunteers & medical support during festivals
Ashrams, shelters & tea stalls for rest
🔦 Karthigai Deepam – The Divine Flame
Each year a huge flame is lit atop the Arunachala hill, symbolizing the eternal fire form of Shiva.
Millions visit Tiruvannamalai to witness this magnificent spiritual event.
📍 Other Must-Visit Places in Tiruvannamalai
Adhi Annamalai Temple
Pachaiamman Temple
Sri Ramanashramam
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram
Muukku Podi Aithara Jeeva Samadhi
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