Location: Tiruvannamalai
Top Things to do in Tiruvannamalai
What to do and see in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil: Tiruvaṇṇāmalai IPA: [ˈtiɾɯʋaɳːaːmalɛi̯], also Thiruvannamalai or Trinomali and Trinomalee during British times) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and a part of Tondaimandalam (Tondai Nadu) region. The city is administered by a special grade municipality that covers an area of 13.64 km (5.27 sq mi) and a population of 145,278 and urban agglomeration had a population of 398,780 in 2011. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvannamalai District. Roadways are the major mode of transport in Tiruvannamalai, while the city also has rail connectivity. Chennai International Airport is the nearest domestic and international airport to the town. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar. The Karthigai Deepam festival is celebrated during the day of the full moon between November and December, and a huge beacon is lit atop the Annamalai hill. The event is witnessed by three million pilgrims. On the day preceding each full moon, pilgrims circumnavigate the temple base and the Annamalai hills in a worship called Girivalam, a practice carried out by one million pilgrims yearly.
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1. Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By PRRao - Bengaluru, India
GIRIVALAM is revolving around a holy hill of Annamalai on full moon day where Maharshi Ramana and other great saints had attained spiritual supremacy.It is around 14kilometers and the devotee has to go bare foot chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" while coming around the hill. Though it was traditional footway initially but now it has been upgraded with proper roads for ease of vehicle moment rather than humans keeping in mind the commercialisation aspects.Girivalam confers the benefit of yaga. The holy hill has Asta Lingas in all eight directions.The Girivalam starts with Indralingam followed by Agnilingam,Yamalingam,Niruthilingam,Varunalingam,Vayulingam,Kuberalingam and Esanyalingam. Every Lingam has its own significance. The hill has to be seen everytime you see each Lingam and hill will give different appearances Shivalingam, sleeping shiva,Chandrashekhara etc., Girivalam gives you knowledge,health and wealth if it is done with devotion.
2. Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
3. Yogi Ram Surath Kumar Ashram
4. Agini Lingam
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By plpalani - Mumbai, India
This is the second lingam temple in the Girivalam of Thiruvannamalai.Supposed yo be installed by Lord Agni himself and in the cardinal direction of south east and the dominant Navagraha is Chandran. Praying here helps in removal of fear
5. Nirudhi lingam
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By plpalani - Mumbai, India
This lingam supposed to have been installed by Niruthi, the king of giants.The cardinal direction is south west and the Navagraha associated is Raghu.By praying here one can get fame and also issueless will get issues
6. Varuna Lingam
7. Atma Vidya mandir
8. Sri Puthrakameshtiswarar Temple
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
