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We are going to trivanmalli today

23-Mar-2026
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That’s wonderful! Thiruvannamalai (Trivanmalli) is a highly revered place in Lord Shiva’s traditions. It is home to the sacred Arunachaleswarar Temple, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Arunachala, the Agni (fire) Lingam—one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams representing the element of fire.

Pilgrimage to Thiruvannamalai is a significant spiritual journey for devotees of Lord Shiva. Many undertake the practice of Girivalam—walking barefoot around the sacred Arunachala hill, which is about 14 kilometers, as an act of devotion and penance.

May your visit be blessed with Lord Shiva’s grace and spiritual upliftment. Om Namah Shivaya! If you wish to know more about the temple, rituals, or Shiva’s significance at Thiruvannamalai, please let me know.

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