Pournami Girivalam
Festival

Pournami Girivalam

📅 25 September 2026

Festival Date

25/9/2026

Festival Type

Festival

Temples

1

Recurring

No

About the Festival

Pournami (Full Moon) is an important monthly occasion at Tiruvannamalai.Devotees walk approximately 14 km around Arunachala Hill, worshipping the sacred hill as Lord Shiva.Pournami nights can attract very large crowds, particularly when they coincide with weekends or important festivals.

Associated Temples

Arunachaleswarar Temple

Arunachaleswarar Temple

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

The Arunachaleswarar Temple, also known as the Annamalaiyar Temple, is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is located at the foothills of the holy Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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