Arunachala Giri Pradakshina (Circumambulation)

 

• Arunam means sun and denotes the red Colour of fire and “Asalam” means Giri.
• Thus Arunchalam means the holy hill which is red in Colour
• Among the Panchabhoota Linga temples the Arunachala temple represents Agni Lingam.
• The Circumambulation is about 14 kms.
• It is auspicious to perform Girivalam or Giri Pradakshina during every full moon.
• It is believed that even the devatas will perform Pradakshina here.
• Performing Giri Pradakshina will provide peace of mind and good health.
• There are eight lingams located at eight directions an provide Octagonal structure to this town.
• They are Indra Lingam, Agni Lingam, Yama Lingam, Niruthi Lingam, Varuna Lingam, Vayu Lingam, Kubera Lingam and Esanya Lingam.

Name	Installed by	Navagraha Dominant	Benefits of Worship
Indra Lingam	Lord Indra	Sun and Sukhra	Long life and fame
Agni Lingam	Lord Agni	Moon	Relief from diseases and fear
Yama Lingam	Lord Yama	Sevvai	Longevity of Life Span
Niruthi Lingam	Niruthi	Rahu	Health, Wealth and fame
Varuna Lingam	Varuna	Shani	Relief from illness
Vayu Lingam	Vayu	Kethu	Relief from Heart diseases, Breathing and Stomach Problems
Kubera Lingam	Lord Kubera	Guru	Wealth and Improvement in life status
Esanya Lingam	Esayana	Budha	Peace of Mind