Lord Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple and Ambalapuzha Temple Timings

Lord Sri Krishna and Radha

Ambalapuzha Temple is the abode of Lord Sri Krishna and is worshipped as PARTHASARATHY, the charioteer of Arjuna, while some devotees worship him as UNNIKRISHNA. Ambalappuzha a coastal town by the side of NH47 some 13 kilometers south of Alleppey,Kerala state,India, is famous by Sri Krishna Temple situated here. The temple is situated about 1.5KM on the East of Ambalappuzha Junction.The temple timings are 3:00am to 12:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The Legend of Sri Krishna Temple,Ambalapuzha

The area where at present the temple situates was submerged in water and when Champakassery Rajah(Ruler of this temple area in older days) and Vilwamangalam Swamiyar,a renowned Swamiji were going through the waterways in a country-boat,they heard a melodious sound of flute coming from nearby Peepul Tree. Swamiji enticed by the melodious song,ordered the oarsman to row the boat to the shore. On landing they went in search of the origin of the song,when Swamiyar to his astonishment found Sree Krishna sitting on a brach of Peepul Tree and playing on flute.Seeing this both Rajah and Swamiyar bowed their heads and went round the peepul tree,singing the praise of  Lord Sri Krishna.

Vilwamangalam Swamiyar urged Rajah to build a temple at the place they noticed Lord Sree Krishna playing on his flute.Rajah acquired the area(where the temple was built) from Ambattu Panicker(Owner of the area) and built a temple in AD 790.Installation and Consecration of the Idol of Lord Sri Krishna was done at the aesteric MOOLA in the month of MITHUNAM(Malayalam month)[June-July]. Ever since then that day is observed and celebrated by the people of Ambalappuzha by organizing a boat race,which is popularly known as CHAMPAKULAMM BOAT RACE.

Important Offerings to the Lord Unni Krishna in the Temple:

1.PALAPAYASAM,a broth made of cooked rice,milk and sugar to Lord Sri Krishna which is unique in its preparation and taste.

2.Smearing the idol with Sandal Paste,apart from other offerings such as Archana,Garlanding,Oblations etc.

Important Festivals celebrate in the Temple

1. A Ten-day festival is held in the temple with Flag-Hoisting and ending with Arattu during the month of Meenam(Malayalam month)[March-April]. Spectacular processions are held with deities on decorated Elephants accompanied with various musical instruments,cultural programmes and other religious rituals.

2. A 12 day KALABHAM Festival(swearing of the idol with sandal paste) from the 1st day of Makaram month [January-Febuary] is held every year.

How to Reach Ambalappuzha Temple

Ambalappuzha a coastal town by the side of NH47 some 13 kilometers south of Alleppey (Alappuzha),Kerala state,India is famous by Sri Krishna Temple situated there. The temple is situated about 1.5KM on the East of Ambalappuzha Junction.

The Alleppey is situated 62 kilometers to south of Kochi and 155 kilometers of north of Trivandrum(Thiruvanthapuram)

1) Route1: Tiruvanthapuram--155km-->Alleppey--13km-->Amabalappuzha-Sri Krishna Temple

2) Route2: Kochi--62km-->Alleppey--13km-->Amabalappuzha-Sri Krishna Temple

Temple Address and Contact Telephone Number

Manager, Ambalappuzha Devaswon Board

Ward II/512,

Alleppy

Contact Telephone Number : 0477-2272090

Lord Amarnath Yatra 2012 Shri Amarnath Yatra 2012 Dates

Shri Amarnathji Yatra for this year 2012 will commence via both the routes, Phalgam (Chandanwari) and Baltal on 25th June 2012 and conclude on 2nd August 2012.The Holy Cave is the abode of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is enshrined in the form of an Ice-Lingam in this cave. This Lingam is formed naturally which is believed to Wax and Wane with the moon. The Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji is situated at 13500feet atop the South Kashmir Himalayas.It is 46KM from Phalgam and 14KM from Baltal.

Yatris who desire for Amarnath Yatra can log on to www.shriamarnathjishrine.com for Yatra Registration procedure and other information regarding yatra.The registartion for the Yatra through any of the designated banks will commence from 7th May 2012 and through the designated Post Offices from 15th May 2012 onwards.For all queries about Amarnath Yatra,Yatris can contact the Reception cum Information centre of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which is organized by Jammu and Kashmir Government

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board

K-Villa Sohravardi House,Shivpora,

Srinagar(from May to October),

Phone No. : 0194-2501679,2468250

Tele. Fax : 0194-2501679

Email:ceo@shriamarnathjishrine.com

Shri Amarnath Yatra Route Plan :

Lord BSNL Prepaid SIM cards to all Registered Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims 2012

 Zogibal First Look via Phalgam Route

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board Executive has announced that BSNL provides Pre Paid SIM card to all Registered Amarnathji Yatris with roaming facilities. BSNL SIM cards will be available at Special Counters being set up at Nunwan and Baltal Base Camps. These BSNL SIM cards will be operative for 4 days only from date of activation by the Registered Amarnath Yatris. All Interested Registered Amarnath Yatris must produce counter foil of Amarnath yatra Registration Slip, Photo Identity Proof, Address, UID card and 4 passport size photographs in obtaining BSNL prepaid SIM card.

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board urged all registered yatris to avail the telecom services providing by BSNL  as BSNL only covering Mobile signal connectivity in the Entire Amarnath Yatra Area.
Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has inaugurated 24hrs Helpline Control Room. All yatris can seek any type of information about the Amarnath Yatra.
Amarnath Yatra contact number / control room number : 0194-2501679

Lord Shri Amarnath Yatra 2012 24X7 Helpline Control Room TelePhone Number

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has opened 24hrs (round the clock) Helpline Control Room on June 15,2012 to facilitate the Amarnathji Yatris undertaking Amarnath Yatra which starts from June 25,2012. The Control Room has been setup in the office of Chief Executive Office of the Shrine Board. Amarnath Yatris or any person can seek any type of information about the forthcoming of the Amarnath Yatra 2012.

 Shrine Board 24X7 Helpline Control Room 2012 Details 

• BSNL Landline: 0194-2501679 or mail to sasbjk2001@gmail.com

In addition to the Helpline Control Room facility, the Shrine Board has been upgraded the Weather Forecasting System to know the weather condition during Amarnath Yatra.The Meteorological  Department of  India has installed 3 Advance Weather System (AWS) at Sheshnag, Panjtarni and Holy Cave and also installing Weather Display Boards at Baltal and Nunwan Base camps for the benefit of Amarnathji Yatris proceeding the Amarnath Yatra 2012.

Shri Amarnath Yatra Route Map

Lord Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Opening & Closing Dates 2012

Sabarimala Ayyappa

Sree Dharma Sastha Temple,Sabarimala

Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is the abode of Lord Ayyappa Swamy.The temple is situated on a hilltop(about 3000feet above sea level) named SABARIMALA in Pathanamthitta District,Kerala State.The temple is one of the most ancient temples in Kerela and most famous and prominet among all the Sastha temples in Kerela.It is believed that the deity of the temple was consecrated by Lord Parasurama at the foot of the Sabari Hills for which reference has been made even in Hindu Epic RAMAYANAM.The temple is open for worship only during the days of Mandala Pooja,Makaravilakku and Chitra Vishu.

Opening and Closing Dates of Sabarimala Temple 2012 -2013

Sabarimala Viseshangal	Nada Opening	Nada Closing
Makaravilakku	15-Jan-2012
Kumbha Masa Pooja	13-Feb-2012	18-Feb-2012
Meena Masa Pooja	13-Mar-2012	18-Mar-2012
Uthsavam	26-Mar-2012	5-Apr-2012
Kodiyettu	27-Mar-2012
Painkuni Uthram Arattu	5-Apr-2012
Vishu Mahothsavam	10-Apr-2012	18-Apr-2012
Vishu Darshan	14-Apr-2012
Edava Masa Pooja	14-May-2012	19-May-2012
Prathishta Day	30-May-2012	31-May-2012
Midhuna Masa	14-Mun-2012	19-Jun-2012
Karkidaka Masa Pooja	15-Jul-2012	20-Jul-2012
Chinga Masa Pooja	16-Aug-2012	21-Aug-2012
Thiruvona Pooja(Onam Festival)	27-Aug-2012	31-Aug-2012
Kanni Masa Pooja	16-Sep-2012	21-Sep-2012
Thula Masa Pooja	16-Oct-2012	21-Oct-2012
Sree Chithira Attavisesham	11-Nov-2012	12-Nov-2012
Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam	15-Nov-2012	26-Dec-2012
Mandalapooa	26-Dec-2012
Thirunada Thurappu	30-Dec-2012
Makaravilakku	14-January-2013

Temple Opening and Closing Timings (for the month of Chingam 2012) 

1) 16-8-2012 @ 05:30pm to 21-8-2012 @10:00pm

2) 27-August-2012 @ 05:30pm to 31-August-2012 @10:00 (on the occassion of Onam Festival)

Lord Sri Kanaka Durga Dasara Navaratri Festival 2012 Vijayawada

Sri Kanaka Durga Temple is the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga manifested herself (Swayambhu/Self Created) on the hillock known as INDRAKEELADRI situated on the left bank of river Krishna at Vijayawada. "Navarathri" festival will be celebrated with Religious fervour, pomp and festivity every year and in this 2012 year the navaratri festival celebrates from 16 October,2012 to 24 October,2012. On the Vijaya Dasami day(24 October,2012), the deities are taken in a swan-shaped boat around the Krishna river, popularity known as "Theppotsavam".

During this Dussehra festival Goddess Kanaka Durga is specially decorated(alankarams) as Balatripura Sundari, Gayathri Devi,Sri Mahalakshmi,Sri Annapurna Devi,Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari,Sri Saraswathi Devi,Sri Durga Devi,Sri Mahishashura Mardini and Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi on each day of the Narvarathri festival.

Sri Kanaka Durga Ammavari Navaratri Festival - 2012 Alankarams Schedule

Date	Thidhi	Ammavari Alankarana
16-10-2012(Thursday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Padyami	Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi
17-10-2012(Friday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Vidiya	Sri Gayatri Devi
18-10-2012(Saturday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Tadiya	Sri Annapoorna Devi
19-10-2012(Sunday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Chavati	Sri Mahalakshmi Devi
20-10-2012(Monday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Panchami	Sri Saraswati Devi
21-10-2012(Tuesday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Sapthami	Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi
22-10-2012(Wednesday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Astami	Sri Durga Devi
23-10-2012(Thursday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Navami	Sri Mahishashura Mardhani Devi
24-10-2012(Friday)	Aaswayuja Suddha Dasami	Sri Rajarajeswari Devi

Lord Sri Kanaka Durga Temple Vijayawada Temple Address & Contact Number

Kanakadurga Ammavaru

Sri Kanaka Durga Temple is the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga manifested herself (Swayambhu/Self Created) on the hillock known as INDRAKEELADRI situated on the left bank of river Krishna at Vijayawada.

History of the Temple:
The origin of the Goddess Kanaka Durga Temple is known to be of 8th century. The temple was constructed during the regime of Mogalaya Rulers.According to the Sthalapuranam (Place-History),Mogalaya ruler Tanisha with his ministers managed the temple with head quarters at Kondapalli (nearer to Vijayawada City). Sri Sri Sri Sankara Bhagavatpadulu - Adi Sankaracharya visited this shrine during 8th century and worshipped the Goddess and installed SRICHAKRAM at the feet of Goodess Sri Kanaka Durga. This temple is of Smartha Agama Sampradaya. Lord Sri Malleswara Swamy temple, Sri Nataraja Swamy temple and Sri Subramanyeswara Swamy Temple are also located in this main temple
Importance of Sri Kanaka Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple:

Indrakeeladri is unique in that it has been the chosen abode of Kanaka Durga and Her consort Malleswara as Swayambhu (the self-existent one). Here Durga is one the right side of Malleswara as against the tradition of Goddesses taking their position on the left of their consorts. This shows that Shakthi is predominant on the Indrakeeladri.

The temple of Kanaka Durga the Goddess of power, riches and benevolence and the presiding deity of Vijayawada, is swarmed by lakhs of pilgrims for worship during the "Navarathri" festival which is celebrated with Religious fervour, pomp and festivity. The small but ancient temple of Kanaka Durga , a top the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the Sacred river Krishna in Vijayawada abounds with legends of historical interest.

Temple Address 

Joint Commissioner & Executive Officer

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devastanams

Indrakeeladri,

Vijayawada-1

Krishna District,

AndhraPradesh State,India

Temple Contact Telephone Number : 0866-2423600

                            

Lord Lord Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2012 - Puri Ratha Yatra 2012 Date

Lord Jagannath,Balabhadra and Subhadra

Ratha Yatra is the festival of Chariots of Lord Jagannath celebrated every year on the Second Day of Shukla Paksha of Aashada Masa at Puri,the temple town in Orissa on the east coast of India. This year 2012 Lord Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra will be celebrated on 21-Jun-2012 (Thursday). On this holy day, the presiding deities of the main temple-Sri Mandira, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra with the celestial wheel Sudharshana are taken out from the main temple precincts in an elaborate ritual procession to their respective Chariots. The huge, colourfully decorated Chariots are drawn by hundreds and thousands of devotees on the bada danda (Grand Road), the Grand Avenue to the Gundicha Temple. After a stay for seven days, the deities Lord Jagannath,Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra return to their abode in the main temple-Sri Mandira.

Ratha Yatra is the grandest festival on earth. It is full of spectacle,drama and colourful typical Hindu Festival in India.

Lord Important Temples and Places on the banks of Narmada River for Pushkaram 2012 - Amarkantak,Omkareshawar and Maheswar Temples

Narmada River pushkaralu celebrations begins from 17 May,2012 to 28 May,2012.For once in 12 years Narmada Pushkaralu takes place when Gurudu(Bruhaspati/Jupiter-Planet) enters into Vrushabha Rasi(Taurus) and happens this time on Vysaka Bahula Dwadasi 17 May 2012 at 9:54AM. According to the Hindu Mythology on this auspicious date and time all gods and also Pushakara take a dip in the river of Narmada and Hindus believe that all the sins will be lost by taking holy bath in the narmada river during this auspicious time.

Important Temples on the banks of Narmada River:

There are many temples are situated on the banks of narmada river.Among them Amarkantak temple,Omkareshawar Temple,Maheswar Temple,Nemawar Siddeshwar Mandir,Chausath Yogini Temple,Chaubis Avatar Temple and Bhojpur Shiva Temples are very ancient and famous.

Amarkantak Temple 

Amarkantak Temple: Amarkantak is the birth place of Narmada River and it is located in Anuppur district,Madhya Pradesh.In Amarkantak Narmada Mataji Temple is situated and Jataras will be held on every Narmada Jayanthi,Vysaka Purnami and MahaSivaratri in every year.The nearest airport is Dumma Jabalpur located in jabalpur city and by road the temple is 240KM from Jabalpur city and nearest railway station is  jabalpur city. 

Omkareswar Temple

Omkareswar Temple: Omkareswar Temple is a abode of Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India.At Omkareswar town two temples are situated one is omkareswar temple and Amareswar Temple. It is situated in Khandwa district,Madhya Pradesh.The nearest airport is Indore and Ujjain airport and by road 77KM from Indore and 133KM from Ujjain and nearest railway station is Indore.

Maheswar Temple

Maheswar Temple: Maheswar Temple is located in Khargore district,Madhya Pradesh. It is the abode of Lord Shiva.The nearest airport is Indore and by road 91KM from Indore.Other important places on the banks of river narmada are Chausath Yogini Temple-28KM from Jabalpur city,Bhojpur Shiva Temple,Nemawar Siddeswar Mandir and Chaubis Avatar Temple.

Lord Narmada River Pushkaram 2012 and Important Places for Holy Bath

Narmada River Pushkararam is a holy festival celebrated for once in 12 years. The 12 day Narmada River pushkarams celebrations begins from 17 May,2012 to 28 May,2012.For once in 12 years Narmada Pushkaralu takes place when Gurudu(Bruhaspati/Jupiter) enters into Vrushabha Rasi(Taurus) and happens this time on Vysaka Bahula Dwadasi 17 May 2012 at 9:54AM.According to the Hindu Mythology on this auspicious date and time all gods and also Pushakara take a dip in the river of Narmada and Hindus believe that all the sins will be lost by taking holy bath in the narmada river during this auspicious time.According to puranas Narmada River takes birth directly from Lord Shiva(Parameswara) and had given much importance to narmada river than the Ganga river. 
Click here for important temples and places in detail.
Important Temples on the banks of Narmada River:

There are many temples are situated on the banks of narmada river.Among them Amarkantak temple,Omkareshawar Temple,Maheswar Temple,Nemawar Siddeshwar Mandir,Chausath Yogini Temple,Chaubis Avatar Temple and Bhojpur Shiva Temples are very ancient and famous.Omkareshwar is one of the tweleve Jyothirlingas and Amrarkantak are the best places to take holy bath in the  Naramada river.In Amarkantak Narmada Mataji Temple is situated and Jataras will be held on every Narmada Jayanthi,Vysaka Purnami and MahaSivaratri in every year.Narmada River has 15 surnames as Surasa, Krupa, Reva, Karabha, Vipasu, Vayuvahini, Ramjana, Vimala, Amrutha, Dasarna, Chitrakuta, Tamasa, Vishada, Yamuna and Chitrotpala.

Narmada River place of birth is at Amarkantak mountain which is located in Anuppur District in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It travels from west to east of 1312KM through three states starting at Amarkantak, Madhyapradesh, Maharastra and emptied into the sea in Bharuch city,Gujarat It is the one of only three rivers flows from west to east along with Tapati river and Mahi river and is the largest west flowing river in India.

Lord Thiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam 2012 Annual Festival & Significance - Arunachaleswara Temple Tiruvannamalai

Karthigai Deepam is a annual carnival celebrates in Lord Arunachaleswara Temple,Thiruvannamalai City,Tamilnadu State.Every year this Festival celebrates for 10 days which begins in the Uthiradam Star (Uttarashada Star in Telugu)  day in the Tamil Month Karthigai(Karthika Masam in Telugu)[November/December] and ends in the Bharani Star Day. In this year 2012 the karthigai deepam carnival begins on 19-11-2012 and closes on 27-11-2012.

Significance of Karthigai Deepam : 

During this festival the Deity of Lord Arunachaleswara is grandly decorated and procession take place in various Vahanams during morning seva and evening seva in the temple city.On the final day[Full Moon Day] of 10days grand Karthigai Deepam Festival, Karthigai Deepam will be ignited at the top of the Arunchala(Holy Hill) coinciding with the Full Moon.Devotees believed that the Real image of Lord Arunchaleswar is viewed in the appearance of Agni. During this holy day more than 10,00,000 devotees get this heavenly worship of Lord.

How the Karthigai Deepam Igniting Process Take Place at atop of the Holy Hill

A big brass vessel especially designed in the form of a Lamp shape is lifted to the peak of the Arunachal(Holy Hill).It is filled with tins and tins of Ghee and pots and pots of Butter and an enormously thick wick made of losely twisted woven fibres(clothes) is immersed into the vessel and one end of the wick is drawn out to the apex and is ignited with burning camphor  around 6pm coinciding with the Full Moon.The luminous glow of the lamp atop of the hill opens the eyes of the Million devotees and uttering "Om Arunachaleswaraya Namah".The sacred Karthigai Deepam can be seen even from a distance of 45KM.

Lord Arunachaleswara Temple Timings & Phone Number - Thiruvannamalai

Lord Arunachaleswara Temple Information: 
Arunchaleswara Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva located at Thiruvannamalai.The Tiruvannamalai city is well connected to Chennai,Vellore,Pondicherry,Salem,Kanchipuram and etc., by road/rail/air. It is situated in 187KM from chennai,70KM from Vellore and nearest airport is Chennai airport. The temple opens from 5:30am to 12:30pm and 3:30pm to 9:30pm and closes at 9:30pm.The Temple Office timings are 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm.The contact phone number of the temple is 04175-252438. The offical website of the temple is www.omarunchala.com

Daily Poojas at Lord Arunchaeswara Temple

Time	Pooja
5:30am	Ushathkalam
8:00am	Kalasanthi
10:00am	Uchikalam
6:00pm	Sayarakshai
8:00pm	Irandamkalam
9:30pm	Artha Jamam

Lord Thiruvannamalai Girivalam Dates 2012&Timings-Arunachaleswara Temple

Sri Arunachaleswara Temple

At Arunachaleswara Temple,the adode of Lord Shiva, Girivalam is the most important festival celebrates on Full Moon Day in every month.Thousands of Devotees perform Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina in Sanskrit,Girivalam in Tamil)  around Arunachala (Holy hill) on the day of Full Moon and believe that performing Girivalam removes all kinds of sins,restoration of Peace,Fulfilling Desires,freedom from re-birth and also giving deliverance through Jnana.

Girivalam Calender for the year 2012:

Month	Girivalam Day	Staring Date & Time	Ending Date & Time
January	8-1-2012(Sunday)	8-1-2012(Sun) 1:19pm	9-1-2012(Mon) 1:41pm
Febuary	7-2-2012(Tuesday)	6-2-2012(Mon) 4:59am	7-2-2012(Tue) 4:18am
March	7-3-2012(Wednesday)	7-3-2012(Wed) 5:43pm	8-3-2012(Thu) 4:09pm
April	5-4-2012(Thursday)	5-4-2012(Thu) 3:58am	6-4-2012(Fri) 1:50am
May	5-5-2012(Saturday)	5-5-2012(Sat) 11:58am	6-5-2012(Sun) 8:58am
June	3-6-2012(Sunday)	3-6-2012(Sun) 2:54pm	4-6-2012(Mon) 12:53pm
July	3-7-2012(Tuesday)	3-7-2012(Tue) 1:06am	4-7-2012(Wed) 12:06am
August	1-8-2012(Wednesday)	1-8-2012(Wed) 10:11am	2-8-2012(Thu) 9:13am
August	31-8-2012(Friday)	30-8-2012(Thu) 10:07pm	31-8-2012(Fri) 9:08pm
September	29-9-2012(Saturday)	29-3-2012(Sat) 9:08am	30-3-2012(Sun) 8:09am
October	29-10-2012(Monday)	28-10-2012(Sun)12:07am	29-10-2012(Mon) 1:07am
November	27-11-2012(Tuesday)	27-11-2012(Tue) 5:24pm	28-11-2012(Wed) 7:24pm
December	28-12-2012(Friday)	27-12-2012(Thu) 3:10pm	28-12-2012(Fri) 3:16pm

 Note: The Girivalam date & timings mentioned here is as per the official Site of Arunachalam Temple Website. If any errors please ignore....

Lord Arunachaleswara Temple Thiruvannamalai - Karthigai Deepam 2012 Date

Lord Arunachaleswara-Goddess Uma

Arunachalaeswara Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva located at Thiruvannamalai City,Tamilnadu State. The Temple was built at the foot of the Arunachala. Arunachala refers to the holy Hill situated at Tiruvannamalai City. Arunachalam Temple is an externalized aspect of faith and is a place of restoration of Peace.In this temple most important festivals are Karthigai Deepam which celebrates in the month of Karthigai(October/November) once in a year and Girivalam which celebrates on Full Moon Day  in every month.

Every month on Full Moon Day, thousands of devotees perform the Circumambulation (Pradakshina in Telugu) of  Arunachala (also known as Girivalam in Tamil Language and Giri Pradakshina in Sanskrit) and devotees believe that performing Girivalam removes all kinds of Sins, fulfilling desires, freedom from re-birth and giving deliverance through Jnana.Girivalam is also known as Malaivalam.

Every year Karthigai Deepam Festival celebrates for 10 days in the Tamil month of Karthigai(Karthika Masam in Telugu)[October-November], the Karthigai Deepam(Light) is lit on the final day of Festival at dusk at the top of the Arunachala (Holy hill) coinciding with the Full Moon(Karthigai Pournami).On this holy day more than 10,00,000 devotees get this heavenly worship of Lord.In this year 2012 Karthigai Deepam will be celebrated on 27-Nov-2012.

  Chant...     " Om Arunachaleswaraya Namah"     "Om Arunchaleswaraya Namah"