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    Ashadha Purnima

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    ஆடி (Aadi) • Nakshatra of Full Moon

    9
    Days
    22
    Hours
    40
    Min
    14
    Sec

    About Pournami

    Pournami is the Full Moon day. Performing Girivalam around Arunachala on this sacred day is believed to remove sins, bring peace, improve health, and bestow Lord Arunachaleswarar's blessings.

    Why Devotees Perform Girivalam

    Spiritual Benefits
    Deepens devotion and inner awareness.
    Mental Peace
    Calms the mind, dissolves anxiety.
    Remove Negative Karma
    Sincere steps purify past deeds.
    Full Moon Energy
    Absorb the sacred lunar vibrations.
    Blessings for Family
    Prayers extend to loved ones.
    Career & Prosperity
    Grace of Arunachaleswarar for all paths.

    Pournami Checklist

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    Best Time to Start Girivalam

    Low
    Early Morning
    4:00 – 6:00 AM
    Moderate
    Evening
    5:00 – 7:00 PM
    High
    Night
    9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    Very High
    Full Moon Peak
    Midnight

    Weather Forecast

    27°C

    Clouds

    Tiruvannamalai Girivalam

    17
    61%

    Sunrise ~6:15 AM • Sunset ~5:55 PM • Moonrise near sunset on Pournami

    Live Crowd Status

    Moderate Crowd
    Updated by admin • Peaks 6 PM – 9 PM

    Route Information

    Total Distance
    14 km
    Est. Time
    4–6 hrs
    Ashta Lingams
    8 sacred
    Facilities
    Water • Toilets • Medical

    Pournami Mantra

    "Om Arunachaleswaraya Namaha"

    Pournami Story

    When Brahma and Vishnu quarreled over supremacy, Lord Shiva appeared as an infinite column of light — Arunachala. On Pournami nights, this sacred hill is said to radiate its purest energy. Circling it with devotion on this day is believed to grant liberation, as taught by the sages of Tiruvannamalai.

    Temple Timings

    Opening5:30 AM
    Special Pooja6:00 AM
    Deepa Aradhana7:30 PM
    Closing9:30 PM
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    Annadhanam

    Adi Annamalai Junction
    11 AM – 2 PM
    Available
    Pavazhakundru
    12 PM – 3 PM
    Available
    Yama Lingam
    6 PM – 9 PM
    Closed

    Safety Tips

    • Stay hydrated throughout the walk.
    • Walk on the left side of the path.
    • Avoid plastic — keep Arunachala clean.
    • Keep children close at all times.
    • Follow police and volunteer instructions.
    • Respect the holy path and fellow devotees.

    Devotee Sankalp

    "I begin this Girivalam with devotion, humility, and faith. May Lord Arunachala guide every step."