Question: why arunachala is so special?
Answer: "Arunachala is truly the holy place. Of all holy places it is the most sacred! ... Asked about the special sanctity of Arunachala, Ramana Maharshi said that other holy places such as Kailash, Varanasi and Rishikesh are sacred because they are the abodes of Lord Siva whereas Arunachala is Lord Siva himself.