Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Dates 2019
Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Dates 2019
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.
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 “Girivalam” 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.
Girivalam 2019 Calendar
Date | Day | Start Timing | End Timing |
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20-Jan-19 | Sunday | 20 Jan, 01:52 PM | 21 Jan, 11:41 AM |
19-Feb-19 | Tuesday | 19 Feb, 00:50 AM | 19 Feb, 10:05 PM |
20-Mar-19 | Wednesday | 20 Mar, 10:03 AM | 21 Mar, 07:41 AM |
18-Apr-19 | Thursday | 18 Apr, 07:11 PM | 19 Apr, 05:20 PM |
17-May-19 | Friday | 17 May, 04:26 AM | 18 May, 03:24 AM |
16-Jun-19 | Sunday | 16 Jun, 02:57 PM | 17 Jun, 02:49 PM |
15-Jul-19 | Monday | 15 July, 02:43 AM | 16 July, 03:34 AM |
14-Aug-19 | Wednesday | 14 Aug, 04:35 PM | 15 Aug, 06:16 PM |
13-Sep-19 | Friday | 13 Sep, 08:19 AM | 14 Sep, 10:19 AM |
13-Oct-19 | Sunday | 12 Oct, 01:25 AM | 13 Oct, 03:11 AM |
11-Nov-19 | Monday | 11 Nov, 07:09 PM | 12 Nov, 08:13 PM |
11-Dec-19 | Wednesday | 11 Dec, 11:40 AM | 12 Dec, 11:39 AM |
Details about Ashta Lingam’s in Girivalam Path
Name | Cardinal Direction | Installed by | Dominant Navagraha | Benefits of Worship |
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Indira Lingam | East | Lord Indiran, the king of Celestials | Sun and Sukiran | Long life and fame |
Agni Lingam | South East | Lord Agni, the god of fire | Chandran (moon) | Relief from disease and fear |
Yama Lingam | South | Yama, god of death | Sevvai | Longevity of life span |
Niruthi Lingam | South West | Niruthi, the king of giants | Raghu | Health, wealth and fame, Issueless can get children |
Varuna Lingam | West | Varuna, the god of Rain | Sani (Saturn) | Relief from illness especially water related disease |
Vayu Lingam | North West | Vayu, the god of air | Kedhu | Relief from illness especially the heart disease, breathing and stomach problems |
Gupera Lingam | North | Kuperan, the god of wealth | Guru | Wealth and improvement in life status |
Easanya Lingam | North East | Easanyan (shivan) | Budhan | Peace of mind |