Pournami Girivalam dates and times
Here is every upcoming full moon, with the time the Pournami tithi begins and ends in Indian Standard Time. Girivalam is traditionally done within this window. Year pages list 2026, 2027 and 2028 in full.
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Next Pournami Girivalam
Aippasi Pournami
- Begins
- Sun, 25 Oct, 11:56 am
- Ends
- Mon, 26 Oct, 9:41 am
Karthigai Deepam 2026
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Pournami Girivalam dates 2026
| Tamil month | Begins | Ends | Also observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margazhi Pournami Next Past | Arudra Darshan (Thiruvathirai) falls around this full moon | ||
| Thai Pournami Next Past | Thaipusam falls around this full moon | ||
| Maasi Pournami Next Past | Maasi Magam falls around this full moon | ||
| Panguni Pournami Next Past | Panguni Uthiram falls around this full moon | ||
| Chithirai Pournami Next Past | Chitra Pournami: one of the busiest Girivalam nights of the year | ||
| Vaikasi Pournami Next Past | Vaikasi Visakam falls around this full moon | ||
| Aani Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aadi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aavani Pournami Next Past | Aavani Avittam falls around this full moon | ||
| Purattasi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aippasi Pournami Next Past | Annabhishekam is traditionally offered to Shiva on this full moon | ||
| Karthigai Pournami Next Past | Karthigai Deepam season; the Maha Deepam burns on the summit | ||
| Margazhi Pournami Next Past | Arudra Darshan (Thiruvathirai) falls around this full moon |
Pournami Girivalam dates 2027
| Tamil month | Begins | Ends | Also observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Pournami Next Past | Thaipusam falls around this full moon | ||
| Maasi Pournami Next Past | Maasi Magam falls around this full moon | ||
| Panguni Pournami Next Past | Panguni Uthiram falls around this full moon | ||
| Chithirai Pournami Next Past | Chitra Pournami: one of the busiest Girivalam nights of the year | ||
| Vaikasi Pournami Next Past | Vaikasi Visakam falls around this full moon | ||
| Aani Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aadi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aadi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aavani Pournami Next Past | Aavani Avittam falls around this full moon | ||
| Purattasi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aippasi Pournami Next Past | Annabhishekam is traditionally offered to Shiva on this full moon | ||
| Karthigai Pournami Next Past | Karthigai Deepam season; the Maha Deepam burns on the summit |
Pournami Girivalam dates 2028
| Tamil month | Begins | Ends | Also observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margazhi Pournami Next Past | Arudra Darshan (Thiruvathirai) falls around this full moon | ||
| Thai Pournami Next Past | Thaipusam falls around this full moon | ||
| Maasi Pournami Next Past | Maasi Magam falls around this full moon | ||
| Panguni Pournami Next Past | Panguni Uthiram falls around this full moon | ||
| Chithirai Pournami Next Past | Chitra Pournami: one of the busiest Girivalam nights of the year | ||
| Vaikasi Pournami Next Past | Vaikasi Visakam falls around this full moon | ||
| Aani Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aadi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aavani Pournami Next Past | Aavani Avittam falls around this full moon | ||
| Purattasi Pournami Next Past | |||
| Aippasi Pournami Next Past | Annabhishekam is traditionally offered to Shiva on this full moon | ||
| Karthigai Pournami Next Past | Karthigai Deepam season; the Maha Deepam burns on the summit | ||
| Margazhi Pournami Next Past | Arudra Darshan (Thiruvathirai) falls around this full moon |
Times are for the Pournami tithi in Indian Standard Time, calculated astronomically. Printed panchangams can differ by a few minutes.
Year pages
- Pournami 2026All 2026 Pournami Girivalam dates for Tiruvannamalai, with tithi start and end times in IST, the Tamil month and festivals on each full moon.
- Pournami 2027All 2027 Pournami (full moon) Girivalam dates for Tiruvannamalai with tithi start and end times in IST, the Tamil month of each, and festivals on those full moons.
- Pournami 2028All 2028 Pournami (full moon) Girivalam dates for Tiruvannamalai with calculated tithi start and end times in IST and the Tamil month of each full moon.
How to read these dates
Girivalam is considered most auspicious while the Pournami tithi is in effect. A tithi is a lunar day, the time the moon takes to move 12° ahead of the sun; it varies between roughly 19 and 26 hours. Each row gives the moment the tithi begins and ends in IST. The “Also observed” column notes festivals that fall on or around that full moon in the Tamil calendar. For more detail, read why Girivalam dates span two days.
Planning around a full moon
- Book rooms early. Hotels near the temple and on the Girivalam road fill up on full-moon weekends. See where to stay.
- Expect traffic controls. Most vehicles are kept off the Girivalam road and roads near the temple.
- Travel the day before if the tithi starts early in the morning.
- For dates that matter, confirm against the temple’s notices or a printed panchangam.
Other days for Girivalam
According to the district administration, pilgrims also walk on festival days, the first day of each Tamil month, and Tamil New Year. Many prefer Maha Shivaratri night or simply a quiet weekday morning. See Pournami and night Girivalam.
Common questions
What time should I start Girivalam on Pournami?
Any time after the Pournami tithi begins, finishing before it ends. Most pilgrims start after sunset within the tithi and walk through the night. If the tithi begins in the morning you can walk in the day too, but avoid the midday heat.
Why are Girivalam dates sometimes two days?
A tithi lasts about a day but rarely lines up with the calendar day. When the Pournami tithi starts in the evening and ends the next evening, both dates fall within the Girivalam window.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated from the positions of the sun and moon for Indian Standard Time. Start dates for 2026 match published Girivalam calendars, and times typically agree with printed panchangams to within a few minutes.
Sources & references
- Pournami tithi calculation methodarunachalamtemple.org (see Sources page)Open data · checked27 September 2026
- Girivalam calendar 2026thiruvannamalai.inPublished calendar · checked26 September 2026
- Full Moon Day (Girivalam)Tiruvannamalai District AdministrationGovernment of Tamil Nadu · checked27 September 2026
Please verify important timings and festival dates with official sources before travelling.
This is an independent informational guide, not the official temple website. For darshan tickets, sevas and donations, use the official HR&CE temple website.
Continue exploring Arunachala
Pournami & night GirivalamWhat Pournami Girivalam is like: when to start within the full-moon tithi, crowds and road closures, walking at night safely, and the busiest full moons of the year.
Girivalam guideComplete Girivalam guide: what it is, the 14 km route around Arunachala, the 8 Lingams, how long it takes, Pournami timing, safety, and a walking-time calculator.
Where to stayWhere to stay in Tiruvannamalai: the best areas for darshan, Girivalam and the ashrams, ashram rooms, and booking tips for Pournami and Deepam.
Karthigai DeepamKarthigai Deepam at Tiruvannamalai: the Bharani and Maha Deepam, the ten-day Brahmotsavam, its history, and planning for crowds, stay and viewing.