When is next Pournami Girivalam 2026?

2026 Pournami Girivalam dates: Jan 3, Feb 1, Mar 3, Apr 2, May 1, Jun 29, Jul 29, Aug 28, Sep 26, Oct 26, Nov 24, Dec 24.

How long does Girivalam take?

Girivalam takes 3 to 5 hours depending on pace.

How many Lingams in Girivalam?

There are 8 Lingams (Ashtalingam): Indra, Agni, Yama, Niruthi, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera and Eesanya Lingam.

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Q: How many km is Girivalam?

Girivalam around Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai is 14 km.

Q: Is there a free Girivalam app?

Yes. Girivalam Saarthi at map.girivalamguide.in is a free app with GPS tracking, live crowd levels, 8 Lingam alerts and offline maps. No login required.

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📅 Girivalam Dates 2026 — Pournami Calendar

Jan

3 Jan

Feb

1 Feb

Mar

3 Mar

Apr

2 Apr

May ⭐

1 May

Jun

29 Jun

Jul

29 Jul

Aug

28 Aug

Sep

26 Sep

Oct

26 Oct

Nov

24 Nov

Dec

24 Dec

📋 Girivalam — Key Facts

14 km

Total Distance

3–5 hrs

Time Required

Ashtalingams

Pournami

Best Day

Clockwise

Direction

East Gate

Start Point

🔱 8 Lingams (Ashtalingam) — Girivalam Path

Indra Lingam — இந்திர லிங்கம்

East · km 2.1 from Temple

Agni Lingam — அக்னி லிங்கம்

South-East · km 3.8

Yama Lingam — யம லிங்கம்

South · km 5.5

Niruthi Lingam — நிருதி லிங்கம்

South-West · km 7.0

Varuna Lingam — வருண லிங்கம்

West · km 8.5

Vayu Lingam — வாயு லிங்கம்

North-West · km 10.2

Kubera Lingam — குபேர லிங்கம்

North · km 11.8

Eesanya Lingam — ஈசான்ய லிங்கம்

North-East · km 13.1

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Pournami Girivalam?

The next Pournami Girivalam is May 1, 2026. Full moon Girivalam happens every month — see the complete 2026 calendar above.

How many km is Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai?

The Girivalam circumambulation path around Arunachala Hill is 14 kilometres. Most pilgrims complete it in 3 to 5 hours walking at a moderate pace.

What are the 8 Lingams on the Girivalam path?

The 8 Ashtalingams are: Indra (East), Agni (SE), Yama (South), Niruthi (SW), Varuna (West), Vayu (NW), Kubera (North), Eesanya (NE).

Is there a free Girivalam app with live tracking?

Yes — Girivalam Saarthi at map.girivalamguide.in is completely free. It has GPS tracking, live crowd levels, Lingam detection alerts, group tracking and offline maps. No login needed.

What is the best time to do Girivalam?

Pournami (Full Moon) night is the most auspicious. Best hours are 4am–7am for peace, or after 9pm on Pournami nights to walk under the full moon.

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