Girivalam

Girivalam is a form of worship practiced by Shiva devotees. Girivalam involves circumambulating the hills while chanting God’s mantra. The Atma Shakthi strengthens when this activity is performed. The Girivalam has the power to increase the visibility of the inner consciousness. It acts as a gateway to reach the god, Lord Shiva.

Table of Contents

• Good Air
• Gods
• Lord Shiva
• Question & Answer 1
• Question & Answer 2

1. Girivalam is coming around the hills to worship the god Lord Shiva.
2. Giri means the hills, and Valam means coming around.
3. Usually in the mountains, the temples are located, as there is a lot of positive vibration in the earth.
4. Usually, the Girivalam is performed every day. But on Pournami Day, if we come around the hills, we get a lot of benefits.
5. Pournami is the day when the moon gets its full shape. The moon can control the blood in the human body.
6. Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Distance is `14 KMS.
7. Moreover, in Thiruvannamalai, the girivalam is practiced every day by the devotees.
8. The Girivalam distance is almost 16 kilometers. The surroundings are all filled with Lord Shiva temples.
9. The atlas from Devalogam are also worshipping Lord Shiva.
10. The barani deepam is lit at the top of the mountain. The reason behind this is that one soul should identify the Jyothi inside the human body.
11. The Lord Shiva himself comes in the form of a separate image. ie. Jyothi
12. This can be achieved through the consistent practice of yoga and meditation.

12. While performing Girivalam, a person should think of God, Lord Shiva, chant mantras silently in the mind and remain quiet.

13. One can help other organisms fulfill their hunger. Can feed peacocks, dogs, deer, monkeys, people, etc. This reduces the Karma effects

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Good Air

1. Generally, going to Girivalam, we breathe good air from our surroundings.
2. This is mainly due to the herbal trees that are present in the Girivalam path.
3. This gives a good boost to the body.
4. As a result, we can be free from the diseases.
5. Refreshment in the breathing system happens. This also gives a good state of mind, and concentration power increases.
6. Many of the gods, Siddhars, come to the girivalam to get the blessing of Lord Shiva.
7. Hence, it is believed that the Lord Shiva himself took the form of the mountain on Shivaratri day. 

“Girivalam Path is considered one of the holiest and sacred places on the earth.“

Gods

1. Girivalam is performed by all the gods who are there in different Logam. Vinayagar, Brahma, Vishnu, Saraswati, Lakshmi, and other gods also had performed the girivalam.
2. This is done to get the grace of the Lord Shiva.
3. That is mainly because of the mountains, where Lord Shiva stands himself as the great mountain.

Lord Shiva

1. The presence of Lord Shiva is there in the place of Tiruvannamalai. This is the main reason that devotees from all over the world come to the Tiruvannamalai.
2. Many Jeeva Samadhi places have been fixed by the god Lord Shiva.
3. These places are very peaceful for our minds and our bodies. If you go and do meditation there, we will be getting good results and very good effects.
4. Generally, the grace of Lord Shiva is filled in those places.
5. Many Jeeva Samadhi places give good vibrations and positive energy.
6. This is considered the Agni place in the earth. As the temperature of the sun is a little bit higher, the climatic conditions are quite good in a year.
7. It will be a combination of rain, heat, cold, snow, everything here.
8. Hence, Lord Shiva has one specialty. If you think of Lord Shiva Arunachaleshwarar or Annamalaiyar, Lord Shiva is ready to give Mukti to us.
9. Finally, wherever in the world we are, if we think of Arunachaleshwar, we get salvation. This is considered to be one of the most powerful places on earth.
10. The Lord Shiva is the one who is present in every organism, and he is the one who is present beyond everything in the universe.

Question & Answer 1

Is GiriValam to be done on full moon day or no moon day? What is the significance?

1. The full moon day is considered to be the Pournami, and the no moon day is termed the Amavasai.
2. The girivalam can be performed any day. Especially on days like Amavasai, Pournami, and any special days, if we go for Girivalam, we are likely to get more positive energy.
3. That’s mainly because the earth experiences some good vibrations on those days.
4. And if you do perform on that day, you are likely to get a good mindset and good vibration in your body.
5. Generally, on Pournami Day, there is a powerful effect on nature. That’s the reason we got a good result on that day.
6.  Therefore, The Girivalam gives the Grace of the Lord Shiva and Lord Parvathi.

Question & Answer 2

What are the do’s and don’ts while doing the Girivalam walk in Tiruvannamalai?

1. While performing the Girivalam, we should not talk to others in general.
2. It’s good to talk about the God story like Shiva Puranam.
3. One must chant the Namah Shivaya mantra in their mind and can sing or listen to Devaram and Thiruvasagam songs.
4. We should not think of any negative things in our minds. We should always think positively, and we should be in a good thinking mood.
5. Then we have to feed the dogs or other creatures like monkeys, parrots, peacocks, or any other creatures. Even to the people we can give eatables.
6. Finally, one must always work while performing the Girivalam.

What is special in Tiruvannamalai?

Generally, the specialty in Tiruvannamalai is the Lord Shiva, a big mountain, and Jeeva Samadhi Places. The Tiruvannamalai place is fully fixed with temples all around by Lord Shiva. The Annamalaiyar Temple is a famous place. The Tiruvannamalai Mountain can change its form. Finally, the Tiruvannamalai is considered the Agni Stalam for the god Lord Shiva. Peanuts, sugarcane, and paddy have been cultivated in this area.

Therefore, performing the Girivalam enhances the connection between the Divine and the Soul. Hence, one must perform the Girivalam on Pournami day.

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