Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode - Girivalam
One who
thinks of the Lord and
desire to start circling the Arthanariswarar hill and forwarding one foot will
get equal benefit of Yagam and for second foot he will achieve the
benefit of Rajasuya Yagam and with clear mind of third foot
will achieve Aswamedha Yagam and who continues further will
get beneficial of all Yagams.
One of
the most important customs during worship is circling the holy and prestigious
hill. Especially in the full moon day Poornima of every month, lakhs of devotees circle around
the hill regularly. People should circle the hill barefoot muttering the name
"Om Namashivaya" and view the peak of the Arthanareeswarar hill
during the circling.
Though
there is no time restriction on circling the hill, believers prefers to circle
during the night, as at this time heavenly asters also circle Arthanareeswarar
hill. The path is about 7 km long and takes about 1.5 hours to cover the
distance.