CONTENTS: Foreword, Note from the publisher, Preface, The Rich History of Tiruvannamalai, The Origin of Arunachala, A Column of Eternal Effulgence, Devi arrives at Tiruvannamalai, Ardhanarishvara at Arunachala, Arunachala Through the Yugas, Glory of Arunachala, Glory of Giripradakshina (Girivalam), The Eight Lingams of Arunachala, A Journey Around Arunachala, The Origin and Location of Tirthas, Shaivite Saints in Tiruvannamali, Saints of Tiruvannamalai, Temple Architecture, God and Goddess, Festivals of Tiruvannamalai A Glimpse, Deepam Festival at Arunachala, Thiruvannamalai and the Contributions of the Nagarathars.