Top 3 places to visit in Tiruvannamalai

One of the most holy places in Tamil Nadu is Tiruvannamalai. In the past, the word "Annamalai" meant a mountain that was hard to get to. The word "Thiru" was added to show how important it was. The name Tiruvannamalai comes from the combination of the two words. There is a lot of history in India's Temple Town of Tiruvannamalai. It is also a center for the Saiva faith. In the late Chola time, this area was under the rule of the Cholan of Sambuvarayar, whose main seat was at Padavedu, which is close to Arni.

Annamalaiyar temple 

The beautiful Annamalaiyar Temple complex belongs to Lord Shiva. The temple is in the town of Thiruvannamalai, which is in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is at the base of the Anamalai Hills. For people who follow the Hindu religion Shaivism, the Annamalaiyar Temple is important. The temple has a link to the Agni (Fire) element of the Pancha Bhoota Stalam (the five elements). The Annamalaiyar temple Thiruvannamalai is one of the best places to visit in Tiruvannamalai.

Gingee Fort Tiruvannamalai

A fort in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram District was popular as the "Troy of the East" by the British. The Gingee Fort is a must visit during the Tiruvannamalai tour packages. The grand fort is one of the top of the hill. It also has a huge wall and thick rocks outside it. The position of the fort is in such a way that it is very difficult for the enemy to reach the fort. The spot made it hard for the enemy to get inside. The fort was really the work of very smart people.

Girivalam

In Tamil Nadu, a popular religious activity called Girivalam is done by going around the Annamalai Hill in a circle every month during the full moon. A lot of people come to the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai to walk the 14 km road that goes around the hill. The word Girivalam comes from the Tamil words giri, which means hill, and Valam, which means to come around. People say that exercise makes their minds and bodies feel calm.  The Girivalam is worth visiting during the Tiruvannamalai tour packages.