Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina 2025 Date and Timings

Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina 2025 Date and Timings. Pournami starting and ending time.

Giri Pradakshina duration: 4 to 5 hours.
There is no age limit for the pradakshina
Darshan duration: 2 to 3 hours for Rs. 50 ticket darshan.
Dress Code: Any decent outfit. There is no dress code restriction for Tiruvannamalai temple Darshan and Pradakshina.
It is advisable to carry an umbrella during the rainy season.
Eatouts are available along the path.
It is advisable not to wear footwear during pradakshina.
Some devotees usually wear socks for comfortable walks.

It is said that those who perform Giri pradakshina will be relieved from the cycle of birth.
It is believed that Chitra Gupta (one who notes down sin and virtue) will note before and after entering Arunachalam.
One will attain mental peace and stability.
Sages are believed to still reside on Arunachalam Hill and are in deep meditation.
It is popularly known that childless couples will be blessed with a child after performing Giri pradakshina for 48 days.
All your wishes will be fulfilled by performing Giri Pradakshina.
Family well-being and positive vibes.
Good health.

It is advisable to start Pradakshina in the evening hours during the summer and in the morning hours during the rainy season.
Darshan might take time; it is advisable to have darshan in the morning hours and then start Pradakshina.
You will be tired after Pradakshina and will not be able to walk properly.
You can’t even concentrate peacefully during Darshan.
Rs. 50 will be crowded most of the time.
Those who would like to perform Pradakshina by car should opt for other days as Pournami will be crowded.
Please don’t take much time to relax, as it will be hard to restart.
Plan to have minimal baggage, as you will be tired while walking.
It is good to complete one full round, as many exit the Pradakshina path at the bus station.
One Pradakshina means the starting and ending points should be the same.
For those who would like to avoid the rush, it can be performed on other days instead of pournami.
Usually, it takes 4 to 6 hours, which varies from person to person.