Those who have visited Hindu Temples in South India might
have come across anga pradakshanam or full-body circumnavigation of the temple.
The anga pradakshanam is performed around the sanctum sanctorum of the main
deity in the temple.
Sometimes it is performed on the outer parikrama of the sanctum
sanctorum within the temple complex.
The full-body circumnavigation of Hindu Temple is performed
for wish fulfillment or as thanksgiving for favors received. Sometimes it is
performed for early cure of a disease. It is also performed as part of sin
redemption.
Usually the devotee suffers bruises in the exposed part of the
body due to the Full-Body Circumnavigation.
The person performing the anga pradakshanam is helped by a
friend or relative or devotee in completing the process. It can be performed
for any number of times – 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10…