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Cricketers Opt for Sacred Walk Post-T20 Win
12 Mar
Summary
- Two Indian cricketers walked barefoot around Arunachala Hill.
- The pilgrimage was an act of devotion after winning the T20 World Cup.
- They offered prayers at the Annamalaiyar Temple before their walk.
Indian cricketers Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar observed a spiritual tradition following India's recent T20 World Cup triumph. Instead of public festivities, the duo undertook a barefoot circumambulation around the sacred Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai.
This revered ritual, known as Girivalam, is an act of devotion and gratitude. The players first offered prayers at the Annamalaiyar Temple before embarking on the approximately 14-kilometer walk around the holy hill. This practice is deeply rooted in Hindu belief, with the hill itself considered a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
