Ashta Lingam Darshan

During the sacred Girivalam (14 km circumambulation of Arunachala Hill) in Thiruvannamalai, devotees pass by eight small shrines each housing a Shiva Lingam. These are known collectively as the Ashta Lingam and are integral to the ritual
1. Arulmigu Indra Lingam

The Indra Lingam is situated on the eastern side of the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Thiruvannamalai...

2. Arulmigu Agni Lingam

The Agni Lingam is located on the southeastern stretch of the Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai,...

3. Arulmigu Yama Lingam

The Yama Lingam is located on the southern side of the Girivalam (circumambulation) path in Thiruvannamalai...

4. Arulmigu Niruthi Lingam

The Niruthi Lingam is located on the southwestern side of the Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai...

5. Arulmigu Varuna Lingam

The Varuna Lingam is situated on the western side of the sacred Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai...

6. Arulmigu Vayu Lingam

The Vayu Lingam is located on the northwestern side of the Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai...

7. Arulmigu Kubera Lingam

The Kubera Lingam is located on the northern side of the Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai...

8. Arulmigu Eesanya Lingam

The Esanya Lingam is located on the northeastern side of the Girivalam path in Thiruvannamalai...