Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on May 30, 2026!
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that May 30, 2026 (Saturday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Vaikasi month and falls on a Saturday.
The Girivalam will begin at 12:50 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and conclude at 02:41 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.
Vasantha Utsavam Day 8 Celebrated at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple
The Vasantha Utsavam (Spring Festival) at the Arunachaleswarar Temple continues with spiritual fervor as Day 8 celebrations were observed on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday).
On this auspicious day, the deity Annamalaiyar with Unnamulai Amman gave a special darshan at the Jalakandeswarar shrine, located near the Sthala Vriksha in the third prakaram of the temple. Following the darshan, Deeparadhana (ritual worship with lamps) was performed in the presence of devotees.
Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on April 30, 2026!
The Arunachaleswarar Temple administration in Tiruvannamalai has announced that April 30, 2026 (Thursday), will be an auspicious day for devotees to undertake the sacred Girivalam pilgrimage. This significant event coincides with the full moon day in the Chithirai month and falls on a Thursday.
The Girivalam will begin at 09:52 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and conclude at 11:08 PM on Friday, May 01, 2026. Devotees are encouraged to participate in this holy pilgrimage and experience its profound spiritual benefits.