The Economic Times

After T20 World Cup win, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar walk 14 km barefoot in Tiruvannamalai, performing Girivalam. Its spiritual significance and a guide on how to prepare for it

Indian cricketers Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar chose a spiritual path after India's T20 World Cup win. They walked barefoot around Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai. This sacred ritual, known as Girivalam, is an act of devotion. It is a traditional circumambulation believed to bring blessings and peace. The players offered prayers at the Annamalaiyar Temple before their pilgrimage.