Navagraham & Arupadai Veedu Temple Tour – 9n10d, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Navagraha temples are temples devoted to Navagraha – the nine major celestial bodies of Hindu astronomy.These temples are made of stones and are very beautiful. These celestial bodies are named Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil: Āṟupaṭai vīṭu) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The god is known by different names such as Kartikeya, Kanda, Vadivela and Muruga at various temples. The six most sacred abodes of Murugan was mentioned in Tamil sangam literature, Thirumurugatrupadai , written by Nakkeerar and in Thiruppugazh , written by Arunagirinathar. The six abodes are Palani, Thiruthani, Swamimalai, Pazhamudircholai, Thirupparankunram and Thiruchendur.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Navagraha temples are temples devoted to Navagraha – the nine major celestial bodies of Hindu astronomy.These temples are made of stones and are very beautiful. These celestial bodies are named Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil: Āṟupaṭai vīṭu) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The god is known by different names such as Kartikeya, Kanda, Vadivela and Muruga at various temples. The six most sacred abodes of Murugan was mentioned in Tamil sangam literature, “Thirumurugatrupadai”, written by Nakkeerar and in “Thiruppugazh”, written by Arunagirinathar. The six abodes are Palani, Thiruthani, Swamimalai, Pazhamudircholai, Thirupparankunram and Thiruchendur.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL TRICHY – 161 KMS | 2:45 HRS – PALANI
Stop At: Palani Murugan Temple, Palani 624601 India
Sri Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple, one of the arupadai veedu and most crowded murugan temple in south india. Palani temple is considered synonymous with Panchamritam, a sweet mixture made of five ingredients.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Palani @Ganpat Grand, a 3 star hotel.
Day 2: PALANI – 118 KMS | 2:15 HRS – MADURAI
Stop At: Thiru Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple, 36VF+P87, Alagar Hills R.F, Tamil Nadu 624401, India
After breakfast drive to Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. On arrival Madurai, Pazhamuthir Cholai Murugan temple, atop a hill covered with dense forests. One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram India
Then visit Thiruparankundram Murugan temple, one of the Six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Murugan, located at Thiruparankundram. The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to the legend it is where Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married Deivayanai, the divine daughter of the king of heaven, Indra, and he is said to have worshipped Shiva here as Parangirinathar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Evening go for darshan in most famous Meenatchi Amman temple, after darshan check into hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Madurai @SPK/CR Grande/Similar, a 3 star hotel.
Day 3: MADURAI – 182 KMS | 3:10 HRS – TIRUCHENDUR – 223 KMS | 4:10 HRS – RAMESWARAM
Stop At: Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur India
Morning after breakfast proceed for an exciting trip to Rameswaram via Pamban Palam. En-route visit Thiruchendur Murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu temple on the sea side. The temple overlooking the sea is an inspiring sight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Rameswaram 623 526 India
On arrival check-in at hotel. Rameswaram, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The holiness of this place is clear from the belief that even your trip to Kasi is incomplete without your trip to Rameswaram. The Ramanathaswami temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva is thronged by millions of pilgrims every year then proceed to Dhanushkodi beach prayers. Visit Ramanathaswamy temple and Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. After darshan return to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Rameswaram @Hotel Arjunaa/Similar, a 3 star hotel.
Day 4: RAMESWARAM – 240 KMS | 4:30 HRS – THANJAVUR – 40 KMS | 1:10 HRS – KUMBAKONAM
Stop At: Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple, Thingaloor, Thanjavur 612204 India
After breakfast proceed to Kumbakonam – The extremely large number of temples within the town and the nearby areas gives kumbakonam its title of ‘The temple city’. En-route visit Shri Kailasanathar(Moon) Chandra Bagavan Temple, Thingaloor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam 612 302 India
Then visit Swamimalai Murugan temple, located on the banks of a tributary of temple near river Cauvery, 250 km from Chennai. The temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu. The shrine of the presiding deity, Swaminathaswamy is located atop a 60 ft (18 m) hillock and the shrine of his mother Meenakshi (Parvathi) and father Shiva (Sundareswarar) is located downhill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple, Sivan S St, Alangudi, Tamil Nadu 612801, India
Then go for darshan to Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar(Jupiter) Guru Bagavan Temple, Alangudi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thirunageswaram, Thirunageswaram, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Later visit Thirunageswaram (Dragon Head) Ragu Bagavan Temple, Miruthiyanchapadaiveedu. After darshan proceed to Kumbakonam. On arrival check-in hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kumbakonam @DSR Madhanam Inn/Similar, a 3 star hotel.
Day 5: KUMBAKONAM – 54 KMS | 1:20 HRS – THIRUNALLAR – 38 KMS | 1:10 HRS – VAITHEESWARAN
Stop At: Suriyanar Koil, Navagraha Sthalas 1 Km From Tirumangalakkudi, Kumbakonam India
Morning after breakfast drive to Vaitheeswaran. En-route visit Suryanar Kovil (Sun) Ravi Bagavan Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Agneeswarar Shukran Temple (Venus), Aduthurai-Kuthalam Road, Kanjanur, Tamil Nadu 609804, India
Then visit Agneeshwarar Shukran (Venus) Shukra Bagavan Temple, Kanjanoor. After darshan drive to Thirunallar
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saniswaran Temple, 73/1, 4th Main Road, Thirunallar 560010 India
On arrival visit Tirunallar Saniswaran (Saturn) Sani Bagavan Temple or Dharbaranyeswarar Temple in Tirunallar the presiding deity is Lord Siva.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple Thirunageswaram, Thirividaimarudhur Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam 612204 India
Then visit Naganathaswamy (Dragon Tail) Kethu Bagavan Temple, Kezhaperumpallam.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvengadu, Sirkazhi 609114 India
Later visit Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar (Mercury) Budha Bagavan Temple, Thiruvengadu. On arrival Vaitheeswaran check-in hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Vaitheeswaran @Hotel Sri Akshardham/Similar, a 3 star hotel.
Day 6: VAITHEESWARAN – 30 KMS | 37 MIN – CHIDAMBARAM – 180 KMS | 3:50 HRS – KANCHIPURAM
Stop At: Vaitheeswaran Koil, Rly Station Road, Vaitheeswarankovil 609117 India
Early morning go for darshan in Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) – Lord Angaraka Temple (Mars/Chevvai) Thaiyal Nayagi Ambal. After darshan return back to hotel and have your breakfast then check-out from the hotel and proceed to Kanchipuram. It is one of the sacred 7 cities of India famous for its thousand temples.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, East Car Street, Chidambaram Vijay Gems, 608001 India
En-route go for darshan in Chidambaram Natarajar Temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam. The Aakasastalam where Lord Shiva is in the form of the cosmic dancer, Nataraj. This temple is also dedicated to Lord Vishnu with Mahadeva and the Shivalinga here represents the element sky (Akasha).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, No 1, Salai Street, Kanchipuram 631501 India
On arrival Kanchipuram, go to darshan in Kanchi Kamakshi Amman temple, is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, the ultimate form of Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram. Do not forget to stopover for Silk Sarees. Later check-in at hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kanchipuram @Hotel SSK Grand/Similar, a 3 star hotel.
Day 7: KANCHIPURAM – 43 KMS | 1:10 HRS – TIRUTTANI – 66 KMS | 1:25 HRS – TIRUPATHI
Stop At: Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Thiruvallur District, Thiruthani India
After breakfast drive to Tirupathi, situated in the Chittoor district surrounded by Tirumala mountain ranges, Tirupati is one of the most famous shrines in the country. Even today, Tirupati draws enormous crowds throughout the year. En-route go for darshan in Tiruthani Murugan temple, the hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six holy abodes of Lord Muruga.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tirumala Temple, Tirupati India
On arrival Tirupathi check into hotel and then go for darshan in Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple in tirumala. After darshan visit Padmavathy Amman Temple. Then back to hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Tirupathi @Keys Vihas/Raj Park, a 3 star hotel.
Day 8: TIRUPATHI – 135 KMS | 3:30 HRS – CHENNAI
Stop At: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Morning after breakfast proceed to Chennai, on arrival check-in hotel. Later visit Marina Beach (World’s second largest beach), MGR, Karunanidhi & Jayalalitha Memorial & Sri Kabaleeswarar Temple. Then free and easy for shopping.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Chennai @Urvashi Reseidency/Rowan Tree, a 3 star hotel.
Day 9: CHENNAI – 332 KMS | 6:15 HRS – TRICHY
Stop At: Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram India
After breakfast drive to Trichy. On arrival visit Samayapuram Arulmigu Marriamman Thirukovil. Then check-in hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Trichy @Ramyas Hotels, a 3 star hotel.
Day 10: TRICHY & DEPARTURE
Stop At: Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu
After breakfast full day free and easy for shopping until transfer to Trichy international airport for your onward journey with sweet and unforgettable memories.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Tiruchirappalli, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
