2025 Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina Date, Distance, Darshan Timings
What is Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina? Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina is an annual event celebrated every year on the full moon day of Ashadha Purnima at Simhachalam, dedicated to Lord Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. In 2025, the Giri Pradakshina will take place on Thursday, July 10 . On the day of Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina, thousands of devotees participate in a 32–34 kilometer walk around the Simhachalam and Kailasagiri hills. The journey begins at the foothills of the Simhachalam Temple (Tholi Pavancha) and follows a clockwise path around the hills. The pradakshina route covers approximately 32–34 kilometers and passes through several areas of Visakhapatnam, including Adavivaram, Hanumanthawaka, MVP Colony, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Madhavadhara, and Gopalapatnam, before returning to the starting point at Tholi Pavancha. When is Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina in 2025? Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina Date for 2025 is July 10 , which fa...