HISTORY
Bramha and Thirumal entered into a debate among themselves so as to ascertain who was the greatest. Lord Siva was asked to be the judge. Lord Siva told them that whoever was able to see his crown as well as his feet would be termed as the greatest. ThenSiva transformed himself into a Jothi, touching the heaven and earth. Thirumal took the avatar of a wild boar and dug deep into the earth to find Siva's feet but at last accepted defeat. Bramha took the form of a swan and flew to see the crown of Siva. So Brahma lied, saying he had seen the crow. Siva became angry at the deception and cursed that Bramha should have no temple on earth and that the thazhambu flower should not be used while praying to Lord Siva. The place where Lord Siva stood as a column of fire to eliminate the ego is Thiruvannamalai.
Years:
2000 years old temple.
Greatness of Temple
Lord Arunachaleshwarar or Lord Annamalaiyar's consort is Goddess Parvathi who is popularly known as Unnamulai Amman in Tamil Nadu. The total area of this Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwarar Shiva Temple is 25 acres and it is having nine towers inside the temple. The main tower of the temple is 217 feet tall and is one of the tallest temples in India. It is said that this Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwarar Shiva Temple is built in the 6th century. Every day in this temple is having some special importance and is offered different prayers on all seven days of the week. Many couples also visit this temple for child boon and education as well. Goddess Parvathi who is the half part of Lord Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwarar Shiva blesses with education to all the kids who visit this temple.
Grivalam:
The word girivalam has been derived from the Tamil words giri meaning hill and valam meaning coming around. The practice is said to bring peace to one's mental and physical health. The Arunachaleswarar Temple has eight lingams known as Ashtalingam which are positioned at different locations facing different directions.
Grivalam will start every month pournami. 18km will walk aroung the kills
Temple Timing:
Evening 4pm to 9pm
Location
Near Thiruvanamalai bus stand.
Address
Thiruvanamalai - 606601
Thiruvanamalai district
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