Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Dates 2019

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Dates 2019

Thiruvannamalai Temple Timings

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
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
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

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