🌹🌿The history of the Tiruvannamalai Girivalam (circumambulation of Arunachala Hill) dates back thousands of years, stemming from the belief that the hill is a physical manifestation of Lord Shiva. According to ancient legends, Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light, which later cooled to form the hill, making it a sacred site of immense spiritual significance. The ritual of Girivalam is an act of worship and a spiritual practice performed to cleanse sins and attain liberation, with the path