Encroachments on Tiruvannamalai Girivalam path cleared

The action was carried out following instructions from District Collector Tharpagaraj to ensure smooth movement of devotees along the 14-km Girivalam path, which comes under the department’s control

DT NEXT Bureau

Updated:27th Apr, 2026 at 5:25 PM

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Encroachments on pedestrian pathways along the Girivalam route were cleared by the Highways Department ahead of Chitra Pournami, officials stated.

The action was carried out following instructions from District Collector Tharpagaraj to ensure smooth movement of devotees along the 14-km Girivalam path, which comes under the department’s control. Chitra Pournami will commence on the night of April 30 and conclude on the night of May 1.

More than 30 lakh devotees are expected to visit Tiruvannamalai for Girivalam during the festival. Officials stated that inspections will be carried out daily and encroachments will be removed immediately.

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Encroachments on Tiruvannamalai Girivalam path cleared

The action was carried out following instructions from District Collector Tharpagaraj to ensure smooth movement of devotees along the 14-km Girivalam path, which comes under the department’s control

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