Arunachalam #Girivalam Experience: Back in 2015, during my first Girivalam, I saw an Avadhoota walking extremely slowly - even slower than my steps. My friends laughed and said, “At this pace, he won’t finish even in this lifetime.” An elderly passerby overheard us and corrected us saying: “this is actually the right way to do Girivalam” and told us a line I will never forget: “Take every step like a pregnant woman.” That moment changed something in me. I stopped my usual casual gossiping and walking and tried to imitate the Avadhoota’s way of walking. The moment I did, I felt chills run down my spine and goosebumps all over my body. However, I couldn’t continue that way back then. I was worried about how long it would take to complete the entire path if I walked like that. After many years, today (7th March 2026) I finally took the time to try it again. What I experienced is beyond words. At a few points during the walk, I was completely drenched in ecstasy. I even found myself...