Mini-buses for Girivalam pilgrims

The Annamalayar Temple administration is planning to operate two 35-seater buses for Girivalam pilgrims. The buses will start from the Alankara Mandapam and are expected to be utilised by pilgrims, who cannot walk the 14km stretch along the Girivalam path. A guide or a member of the Temple staff will be present on every bus to explain to pilgrims important temples, lingams and theerthams, situated along the Girivalam path. The buses will not operate Girivalam tours on Pournami days due to heavy crowds.