Traditionally after Karthigai Mahadeepam Lord Arunachaleswarar performs girivalam (pradakshina) of Arunachala. This year that girivalam occurred this morning i.e. Sunday, December 7, 2014. Many of His devotees line the street to take his darshan.
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| Lord Arunachaleswarar |
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| The Lord and Panchamoorthies performing girivalam |
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| Procession goes around the full 14 km perimeter of Arunachala |
I wonder how long it must take. They have to stop at every temple on the girivalam path. Probably the whole day I suspect! It is a lovely sight to see though.
ReplyDeleteThe Vehicle doesn't stop at Temples specifically, but where there are a number of devotees waiting for darshan. The priests on the Vehicle then offer Aarti to the Gods and give out prasad.
ReplyDeleteSaying that there are definitely some favourite spots where devotees wait for the Gods to come. Across the road from Ramana Ashram outside the Ganesha Temple is a favourite spot for Ramana Nagar devotees to come for darshan.