Tiruvannamalai Girivalam August 2022 Date & Time
Tiruvannamalai Girivalam August 2022 Date & Time
The Annamalai Hill was Agni (fire) during Kirthayugam, was Manikkam (Emerad) during Threthayugam, was Pon (Gold) during Dwaparayugam and rock during Kaliyugam. There are eight lingams located at the eight directions and provides an octagonal structure to Thiruvannamalai Town. The eight lingams are: Indra Lingam, Agni Lingam, Yama Lingam, Niruthi Lingam, Varuna Lingam, Vayu Lingam, Kubera Lingam and Esanya Lingam. The Adi Annamalai Temple glorified in Dhevaram is located on this path.
Mountain circumambulation is around 14 KM. Lakhs of devotees circumambulate the Hill and get all benefits by praying to Lord Annamalaiyar.