Embark on a divine journey to the Navagraha temples, dedicated to the celestial bodies of Hindu astronomy, and the Arupadai Veedu temples, sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.
Embark on a divine journey to the Navagraha temples, dedicated to the celestial bodies of Hindu astronomy, and the Arupadai Veedu temples, sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.
ARRIVAL TRICHY - 161 KMS | 2:45 HRS - PALANI
Palani Murugan Temple - The Sri Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu and is among the busiest Murugan temples in South India. The Palani temple is renowned for its Panchamritam, a sweet concoction made from five ingredients.
PALANI - 118 KMS | 2:15 HRS - MADURAI…
ARRIVAL TRICHY - 161 KMS | 2:45 HRS - PALANI
Palani Murugan Temple - The Sri Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu and is among the busiest Murugan temples in South India. The Palani temple is renowned for its Panchamritam, a sweet concoction made from five ingredients.
PALANI - 118 KMS | 2:15 HRS - MADURAI
Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple - After breakfast, travel to Madurai. This temple town, located on the banks of the Vaigai River, is one of India’s oldest cities, with a history dating back to pre-Christian times. Upon arrival in Madurai, visit the Pazhamuthir Cholai Murugan Temple, situated atop a hill covered with dense forests. It is one of the six significant abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga.
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple - Next, visit the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, another of the Six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Murugan, located in Thiruparankundram. The temple, built in rock-cut architecture, is believed to have been constructed by the Pandyas in the 6th century. According to legend, it is where Murugan defeated the demon Surapadman and married Deivayanai, the divine daughter of Indra, the king of heaven, and worshipped Shiva here as Parangirinathar.
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - In the evening, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple for darshan, and afterward, check into the hotel.
MADURAI - 182 KMS | 3:10 HRS - TIRUCHENDUR - 223 KMS | 4:10 HRS - RAMESWARAM
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple - After breakfast, embark on an exciting journey to Rameswaram via Pamban Bridge. En route, visit the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, one of the Arupadai Veedu temples by the seaside. The temple, overlooking the sea, offers a breathtaking view.
Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple - Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Rameswaram, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, holds great spiritual significance, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to Kasi is incomplete without visiting Rameswaram. The Ramanathaswami Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracts millions of pilgrims annually. Proceed to Dhanushkodi Beach for prayers, visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, and the Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple. After darshan, return to the hotel.
RAMESWARAM - 240 KMS | 4:30 HRS - THANJAVUR - 40 KMS | 1:10 HRS - KUMBAKONAM
Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple - After breakfast, head to Kumbakonam, known as ‘The Temple City’ due to its vast number of temples. En route, visit the Shri Kailasanathar (Moon) Chandra Bagavan Temple in Thingaloor.
KUMBAKONAM - 54 KMS | 1:20 HRS - THIRUNALLAR - 38 KMS | 1:10 HRS - VAITHEESWARAN
Suriyanar Koil - After breakfast, drive to Vaitheeswaran. On the way, visit the Suryanar Kovil (Sun) Ravi Bagavan Temple in Thiruvidaimaruthur.
Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple Thirunageswaram - Then, visit the Naganathaswamy (Dragon Tail) Kethu Bagavan Temple in Kezhaperumpallam.
VAITHEESWARAN - 30 KMS | 37 MIN - CHIDAMBARAM - 180 KMS | 3:50 HRS - KANCHIPURAM
Vaitheeswaran Koil - Early morning, attend darshan at Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (Mars/Chevvai) Thaiyal Nayagi Ambal. After darshan, return to the hotel for breakfast, then check out and proceed to Kanchipuram, one of India’s sacred seven cities, renowned for its thousand temples.
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple - En route, visit the Chidambaram Natarajar Temple, one of the Pancha Bootha Stalams. The Aakasastalam, where Lord Shiva is depicted as the cosmic dancer, Nataraj. This temple is also dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with Mahadeva, and the Shivalinga here represents the element sky (Akasha).
KANCHIPURAM - 43 KMS | 1:10 HRS - TIRUTTANI - 66 KMS | 1:25 HRS - TIRUPATHI
Thiruthani Murugan Temple - After breakfast, drive to Tirupathi, located in the Chittoor district and surrounded by the Tirumala mountain ranges. Tirupati is one of the country’s most famous shrines, drawing large crowds year-round. En route, visit the Tiruthani Murugan Temple, which has 365 steps representing the 365 days of the year. It is one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six holy abodes of Lord Muruga.
Tirumala Temple - Upon arrival in Tirupathi, check into the hotel and then visit the Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple in Tirumala for darshan. Afterward, visit the Padmavathy Amman Temple, then return to the hotel.
TIRUPATHI - 135 KMS | 3:30 HRS - CHENNAI
Chennai (Madras) - After breakfast, proceed to Chennai. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later, visit Marina Beach (the world’s second-largest beach), the MGR, Karunanidhi & Jayalalitha Memorials, and the Sri Kabaleeswarar Temple. Enjoy some leisure time for shopping.
CHENNAI - 332 KMS | 6:15 HRS - TRICHY
TRICHY & DEPARTURE
Tiruchirappalli - After breakfast, enjoy a full day of leisure and shopping until the transfer to Trichy International Airport for the onward journey, leaving with sweet and unforgettable memories.
- Stay in comfortable 3-star hotels
- Travel with ease in private transportation
- Relax in double sharing accommodations
- Enjoy the cool comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast
- Stay in comfortable 3-star hotels
- Travel with ease in private transportation
- Relax in double sharing accommodations
- Enjoy the cool comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast
- Air ticket & Visa
- Lunch & Dinner
- Any type of entrance fee
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Air ticket & Visa
- Lunch & Dinner
- Any type of entrance fee
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Navagraha temples are sacred shrines dedicated to Navagraha, the nine primary celestial entities of Hindu astronomy. These beautiful structures, crafted from stone, pay homage to the celestial entities named Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, and Ketu.
The Six Abodes of Murugan, also known as Āṟupaá¹ai vÄ«á¹u in Tamil, refers…
Navagraha temples are sacred shrines dedicated to Navagraha, the nine primary celestial entities of Hindu astronomy. These beautiful structures, crafted from stone, pay homage to the celestial entities named Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, and Ketu.
The Six Abodes of Murugan, also known as Āṟupaá¹ai vÄ«á¹u in Tamil, refers to six temples located in Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. The deity is revered under different monikers such as Kartikeya, Kanda, Vadivela, and Muruga in various shrines. The ‘Thirumurugatrupadai’, a renowned Tamil Sangam literature by Nakkeerar, and the ‘Thiruppugazh’ penned by Arunagirinathar, both mention these six sacred abodes. They include Palani, Thiruthani, Swamimalai, Pazhamudircholai, Thirupparankunram, and Thiruchendur.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
