Optimal Time for a Sacred Visit: Upcoming Girivalam Date in Tiruvannamalai – June 10 (Starting: 11:35 AM, Jun 10 Tuesday – Ending: 01:30 PM, Jun 11 Wednesday )

Third day of the Panguni Thirukalyanam

The third day of the Lord’s Thirukalyanam was celebrated with pomp in Tiruvannamalai. Seen here are the pictures of the exchange of garlands or maalai matrudhal and the swing ceremony or Oonjal.

Swamy Thirukalyanam

The celestial wedding of the Lord and his consort took place on the auspicious day of Panguni uttiram. Seen here are the pictures of the procession to mark the event.

Panguni Pournami girivalam

The girivalam on Pournami this month took place in Tiruvannamalai. This is the Tamil month of Panguni and is especially auspicious. Seen here are pictures of the girivalam.

Panguni pournami festival at Tiruvannamalai

Every pournami is auspicious at the Tiruvannamalai temple. This is the time when devotees perform girivalam as well. The pournami that falls during the Tamil month of Panguni is especially auspicious. Seen here are pictures of the rituals performed.