Junagadh: The Girnar Lili Parikrama is held annually for five days starting from Devuthni Ekadashi till Kartik Purnamashi. This year Lili Parikrama will begin on November 4 with a midnight shot of fire in the air as per tradition.

In order to maintain a smooth function of the parikrama, the District Collector today called Sadhu Sants, Utra Mandals, NGOs, etc. at the Junagadh District Collector’s Office and gave information about 13 committees made by administration for better facilities for the pilgrims.

Total route of Parikrama covers 36 km distance. Annakshetras will serve food to pilgrims while parabs will offer water.

After its beginning near Rupayatan, parikrama pilgrims will halt at Jinabava Madhi first, later on the second day they will take halt at Sarkadia Hanuman, third halt will be at Bordevi. Points for parking of vehicles for parikrama pilgrims have been finalised.

Around one million Hindus take part in Girnar’s annual Lili Parikrama (Green pradakshina or circumlocution) which begins on Kartik 11 to 15 every year as per Gujarati calendar.

Girnar, the tallest mountain of Gujarat is located 6 km. away from Junagadh city.

According to popular belief, after winning the war at Kurukshetra, Pandavas had done the parikarma to seek God’s blessings.

As the stretch of the Girnar Lili Parikrama passes through the forest, it is an adventurous trip for the youngsters. After the rainfall, the ponds and rivers are full of water adding to the scenic beauty of the forest and hills. Youngsters see it as solving a dual purpose. They complete a ritual as they enjoy the beauty of Gir forest.

Last year this Lili Parikrama was held symbolically with only 400 people due to Covid 19.

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