Our Sanskriti & Gyan Temples Pooja, Darshan, and Timings The dates and timings for Tiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshina 2023 are as follows: Girivalam Start and End Timings
Giri Pradakshina Total Distance: 14 Km
Total Time for Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam): 3 hours 30 mins to 4 hours (It depends on the age and other factors)
Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina) Nine Linga’s Darshan
| Staring Point | Distance | Distance Covered |
| Indra Lingam | 0 | 0 |
| Agni Lingam | 1.5 Km | 1.5 Km walk from Indra Lingam |
| Yama Lingam | 3 Km | 3 Km walk from Agni Lingam |
| Niruthi Lingam | 5 Km | 2 Km Walk from Yama Lingam |
| Varuna Lingam | 7 Km | 2 Km walk from Niruthi Lingam |
| Vaayu Lingam | 8 Km | 1 Km walk from Varuna Lingam |
| Kubera Lingam | 11 Km | 3 Km walk from Vayu Lingam |
| Esanya Lingam | 12 Km | 1 Km walk from Kubera Lingam |
| Indra Lingam | 14 Km | 2 Km walk to complete Giri Pradakshina |
Agni Lingam is located a little inside the main road.
Tiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam) 2023 Dates
| Tamil Date | Tamil Day | English Date | Days | Girivalam Start & End Time | Girivalam Days |
| Markazhi | 22 23 | 6 Jan 2023 7 Jan 2023 | Friday Saturday | Early Morning 2.57 Start Early Morning 4.54 End | 6 Jan 2023 Friday |
| Thai | 21 22 | 4 Feb 2023 5 Feb 2023 | Saturday Sunday | Night 10.41 start Early morning 12.48 End | 5 Feb 2023 Sunday |
| Masi | 22 23 | 6 Mar 2023 7 Mar 2023 | Monday Tuesday | Evening 5.39 start Night 7.14 End | 6 Mar 2023 Monday |
| Pankuni | 22 23 | 5 Apr 2023 6 Apr 2023 | Wednesday Thursday | Morning 10.17 start Morning 10.58 End | 5 Apr 2023 Wednesday |
| Chithirai | 21 22 | 4 May 2023 5 May 2023 | Thursday Friday | Night 11.59 start Night 11.33 End | 5 May 2023 Friday |
| Vaikasi | 20 21 | 3 Jun 2023 4 Jun 2023 | Saturday Sunday | Morning 10.54 start Morning 9.34 End | 3 Jun 2023 Saturday |
| Aani | 17 18 | 2 Jul 2023 3 Jul 2023 | Sunday Monday | Night 7.46 start Evening 5.49 End | 2 Jul 2023 Sunday |
| Aadi | 16 17 | 1 Aug 2023 2 Aug 2023 | Tuesday Wednesday | Early Morning 3.26 start Early Morning 1.05 End | 1 Aug 2023 Tuesday |
| Purattasi | 11 12 | 28 Sep 2023 29 Sep 2023 | Thursday Friday | Evening 6.47 start Evening 4.34 End | 28 Sep 2023 Thursday |
| Ippasi | 11 12 | 28 Oct 2023 29 Oct 2023 | Saturday Sunday | Early Morning 4.01 start Early Morning 2.27 End | 28 Oct 2023 Saturday |
| Karthigai | 10 11 | 26 Nov 2023 27 Nov 2023 | Sunday Monday | Evening 3.58 start Evening 3.07 End | 26 Nov 2023 Sunday |
| Markazhi | 10 11 | 26 Dec 2023 27 Dec 2023 | Tuesday Wednesday | Early Morning 5.56 start Morning 6.07 End | 26 Dec 2023 Tuesday |
When to Perform Tiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam)
Girivalam (Giripradakshina) can be performed on all days as the walking path remains open. The majority of the devotees prefer Pradakshina on full moon days. The rush will be high on full moon days. Devotees who cannot walk usually go by car/auto as well.
It is advisable to start Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam) between 2.00 am and 8.00 am or 7.00 pm and 7.00 am. One can begin Giri Pradakshina at the Ramana Maharshi Ashram or the Arunachaleswarar Temple. Devotees will have Arunachaleswarar Darshan after Girivalam.
Instructions to Perform Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam)
- One should perform with bare feet. Please don’t wear footwear while performing, whether by car, bus, or on foot.
- It is advisable not to carry any luggage during this time
- Restrooms are available throughout the path
- Giri Pradakshina (Girivalam) is to be performed in a clockwise direction.
- Not to perform Giri Pradakshina alone during nighttime or early hours.
- Please take a bath and wear a traditional dress.
- Not to wear a hat while performing Pradakshina
- Please walk on the left side; it is believed that Rishi walks on the right side.
- Bhagawan Ramana Maharshi said that one should start from Brahma Lingam and End at Brahma Lingam while performing Girivalam (Giri Pradaskhina)