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Sri Parvathamalai Girivalam
16 Dec. 2012
Girivalam is a religious vow undertaken to circumnavigate the hills having temples. This is an age-old practice of Sanatana Dharma. In the South, devotees perform girivalam of hills like Tiruvannamalai, Thiruparankunram etc. In the North, Govardhan Parikrama is popular. Thus, Girivalam is performed frequently all over our country.
The Shiva temple on Parvata Malai is the abode of Sri. Mallikarjuna Swamy.
With the blessings of Pujyasri Shankaracharya Swamijis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, it is proposed to organize a Girivalam on Sunday, the 16th December 2012 (Margazhi 1st) in commemoration of the Girivalam performed by Pujyasri Mahaswamiji 67 years back, on the first day of Margazhi month (15.12.1944).He went on foot around the great Hill along with a number of devotees starting from his camp at Kadaladi village and reached back the camp in the night. A similar parikrama was organized last year on 17 Dec. 2011 and the year before on 16 Dec. 2010.
This year, Girivalam will start at 5.30 AM on 16 Dec .from Thenmadimangalam following the route of about 25 Km along the villages and reach back at Thenmadimangalam. All those devotees who like to participate are requested to assemble on the night of 15th December 2012 at M.R.Kalayana Mandabam, Thenmadhimangalam Polur Taluk. Devotees are requested to participate in this girivalam and get the blessings of Lord Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and blessings of Pujyasri Shankaracharya Swamijis. No fees are to be paid for the participation on this girivalam and all arrangements like, food etc. will be taken care of by the committee of Girivalam. Devotees who want to participate may register their names with the committee.
PARVATHAMALAI GIRIVALAM COMMITTEE
1.SRI. ARUNACHALAM
Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, No.1, Salai St., Kanchipuram,
Ph: 044-27222115.
2.SRI MAHABALESWAR BHAT
Sri
Sankara Matam Veda Pada Salai,
15, Sannadhi St.,
Polur,
Ph:04181222462
Cell:9344806043
3.SRI M.JAYARAMAN,
Mathru Chaya Foundation
3/3, Bagavantham St.,
Kaveri Appartments, T.Nagar,
Ch-17,
Cell:9841722886
email:jusgrama@yahoo.co.in
4. Sri Kesava Bharathi,
Thindivanam Road, Kizha Nachipattu,
Thiruvannamalai.606611
Cell:9442264156
Bus Route: Thiruvannamalai To Mel Chozhakuppam
Porur To Chengam
Stopping: Thenmadhimangalam(Parvathamalai)
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