
Girivalam is a ritualistic procedure of Giri Pradakshina, circumambulation of a sacred place. Usually, the term ‘Girivalam’ is pointed at Thiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshinam. Thiruvannamalai has the popular Shiva Temple, Arunachaleshwarar Kovil. Thiruvannamalai Girivalam begins in 2026 with Margazhi Pournami (Pushya Pournami – Velthuvavu in Dhanu Masam) on January 3, 2026. Margazhi Pournami – 2-3 January […]
