Arunachala Hill
Arunachala Hill is a sacred 814-metre hill rising behind the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Revered as the embodiment of Lord Shiva as fire, it forms one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The hill is known for the 14 km Girivalam circumambulation path, caves associated with sage Ramana Maharshi, and the annual Karthigai Deepam beacon lit on its summit, attracting pilgrims, trekkers and spiritual seekers throughout the year.