Tiruvannamalai

According to Arunachala Puranam, circumambulating the Hills of Annamalai is a means to cross the Ocean of Birth and brings numerous benefits. Tiruvannamalai is located in Tamil Nadu; earlier, it was called Naadu Nadu. Hence, all the devotees worship Lord Shiva and Lord Parvati to receive their grace and seek their mercy.

Tiruvannamalai Temple Timings

In Tiruvannamalai Shiva Temple, Thiru Palli Eluchi Pooja is performed to Lord Shiva and Parvathi at 5.30 AM. In Margali Month (from mid-December to mid-January), the Thiru Palli Eluchi Pooja starts at 5.00 AM. After that, the usual pooja, Ahishekam, starts for god. Till night at 8.30 PM, God gives grace to all the devotees on earth. Afterward, Thirupousal pooja is held, and the temple is closed at 9 PM. After that, the temple is closed. The souls in the Devalogam worship God to get grace, as there is no temple in the Devalogam.

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam dates and timings 2025

Date	Starts at	Ends at
January 13	5:04 AM on Monday	3:57 AM on Tuesday
February 11	6:55 PM on Tuesday	7:22 PM on Wednesday
March 13	10:35 AM on Thursday	12:23 PM on Friday
April 12	3:21 AM on Saturday	5:51 AM on Sunday
May 11	8:01 PM on Sunday	10:25 PM on Monday
June 10	11:35 AM on Tuesday	1:30 PM on Wednesday
July 10	11:35 AM on Thursday	1:30 PM on Friday
August 8	2:12 PM on Friday	1:24 PM on Saturday
September 7	1:41 AM on Sunday	11:38 PM on Monday
October 6	12:23 PM on Monday	9:16 AM on Tuesday

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Map Photo

Benefits

There are benefits when we come around the Tiruvannamalai Hills.

* We will go to Sivalogam.

*One gets the benefits of doing kalphakala pooja in Kashi to God.

*One receives the benefits of doing meditation for a long period.

*If we come around the Tiruvannamalai hills, “We can remove Brahmahasthi Dosha.”.

* We can get rid of the sin of stealing.

*The sin committed against Father, Children, and Stealing Money from the Shiva Temple all go away. Therefore, coming around the Tiruvannamalai hills with love is one of the good things and can gain more benefits.

Each foot we receive Benefits.

Specifically, if we come around the hills in Tiruvannamalai with one foot distance,
We receive the benefits of sacrifice and crawling the earth
We get all the benefits of doing Shiva pooja
Secondly, if we take a foot distance to come around the Annamalai hills, we get
–>The benefits of bathing in holy water.
–>The benefits of consecrating Shiva Lingam.
Thirdly, if we take three feet distance and come around the Annamalai Hills
–>We get the benefits of all sacrifices
–>We get the benefits of building the temple
–>All our ancestors also go to Sivalogam
–>We get the benefits of many kinds of donations.
Finally, if we take a foot distance and come around the mountains
We get the benefits of Atanga Yoga. Hence, with every step, we receive blessings.

Each Day rolls out the Benefits.

1. Certainly, those who wish to marry a good person, defeat the enemy, get good children, get rid of all sin, and gain mastery in music should come around the Annamalai Hills without wearing shoes or slippers.
2. Finally, one must be silent while walking and recite the sacred mantras of Lord Shiva. However, if we go around on a particular day, we receive unique blessings. Presently, millions of devotees visit Tiruvannamalai.

Sunday:

We go to Sivalogam.

Monday

We will rule the 7 worlds and reach Sivalogam.

Tuesday 

We will get rid of all the loans and birth-and-death cycles.

Wednesday 

We will get all the art and go to Devalogam.

Thursday 

We will become teachers to the atmas in Devalogam.

 Friday

We will go to Thirumal Puram.

Saturday 

We will receive all the grace from Navagraha (the solar system).

If we go on Sivarathiri, we will get more benefits.

In Tiruvannamalai, the Lord Shiva stands as a mountain Jodi. Every year Jyothi is lit up here. This festival is very famous in Tiruvannamalai. If we think God Annanmalaiyar, “We attain maturity in spirituality and receive Mukthi/Moksha.”

tiruvannamalai ramana ashram pooja

Question and Answer 1.

What is something about the Tiruvannamalai Shiva Temple?

One of the interesting things in Tiruvannamalai Kovil is the Nandi statue. It had changed the leg in the temple. A few years later, a king challenged the god Lord Shiva, saying that if God is real, he should let the Nandi change its leg. The Lord Shiva gave the grace and changed the leg of the Nandi. This entire thing happened in the Tiruvannamalai Shiva Temple. Everyone believed that the god existed.

Question and Answer 2.

What are some of the famous temples in Tiruvannamalai?

Some important temples near Tiruvannamalai are the Jeeva Samadhi place and the Shiva temples. Ramana Ashramam, Yogi Ram Surat Kumar Ashramam, Seshadri Ashram, Adimudi Siddhar, Ammani Ammal, Isaynya Gnana Desigar, Indira Lingam, Agni Lingam, Yama Lingam, Niruthi Lingam, Surya Lingam, Varuna Lingam, Vayu Lingam, Kubera Lingam, Isanya Lingam.

Question and Answer 3.

What is the importance of Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai?

The Tiruvannamalai girivalam is important because it is the most powerful vibration place. Good vibes from the universe and the grace of the god Lord Shiva are abundant on the day of Pournami. In the Tiruvannamalai, Lord Shiva himself is positioned like a mountain. This happened on Shivaratri day. I.e., Brahman and Vishnu could not find the feet and feet of the Lord Shiva. That is where the Lord Shiva came as a Jyothi and stood in the Tiruvannamalai as the mountain.

So, if you also perform the Girivalam, you can also get the grace of Lord Shiva. The main goal of life is to get the Lord Shiva’s grace.

Question and Answer 4.

Why do sadhus live in Tiruvannamalai?

The Tiruvannamalai place has a lot of Jeeva Samadhi places. It gives more peace to the mind and the body. They will be doing the meditation continuously. So, for meditation practice, it is the perfect place to achieve great results and experience divine bliss from Lord Shiva. Hence, these are the reasons why Sadhus resided in Thiruvannamalai. To establish a deep connection with Lord Shiva, one can practice continuous meditation to attain wisdom. With wisdom, only one can feel the presence of God. So that’s the reason I live in Tiruvannamalai.

Question and Answer 5.

Why is Tiruvannamalai the most popular, especially during Karthigai Deepam?

Karthigai Deepam is a famous event that takes place in Tiruvannamalai every year. It has been practiced for many years. So, in the Tiruvannamalai alone, the lamp is lit up at the top of the mountain that is in Lord Shiva’s mountain. So, this particular tradition is observed in South India. So, it is given more importance to Lord Shiva. Hence, the Jyothi also indicates the God inside us; we should be able to see the God inside us through meditation. Therefore, that is one of the representations of this Karthigai Deepam.

Question and Answer 6.

Do monkeys live at the Tiruvannamalai Shiva Temple in India?

Many monkeys live in Tiruvannamalai, a region considered a lush green mountain. The monkeys have lived in those mountains for many years, so they also come to the temple to eat some of the products to satisfy their hunger. It is believed that the god Anjaneyar comes in the form of a monkey. So, if we offer food to the monkey, it has the power to reduce the karma effect.

Question and Answer 7.

Did Sri Ramana live in Tiruvannamalai?

Yes, Sri Ramana lived in Tiruvannamalai for some years. He practiced Girivalam daily to receive Lord Shiva’s grace and to increase his positive energy. Hence, he used to meditate continuously.

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