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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: ??upa?ai v??u) 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.

What's Included
  1. 3 Star Hotels
  2. Private transportation
  3. Double Sharing Accommodations
  4. Air-conditioned vehicle
  1. Air ticket & Visa
  2. Lunch & Dinner
  3. Any type of entrance fee
  4. GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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Tiruchirappalli International Airport

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What To Expect

ARRIVAL TRICHY - 161 KMS | 2:45 HRS - PALANI

1 Stop
Palani Murugan Temple

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.

3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay at Palani @Ganpat Grand, a 3 star hotel.

PALANI - 118 KMS | 2:15 HRS - MADURAI

3 Stops

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Evening go for darshan in most famous Meenatchi Amman temple, after darshan check into hotel.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Madurai @SPK/CR Grande/Similar, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

MADURAI - 182 KMS | 3:10 HRS - TIRUCHENDUR - 223 KMS | 4:10 HRS - RAMESWARAM

2 Stops
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple

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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Rameswaram @Hotel Arjunaa/Similar, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

RAMESWARAM - 240 KMS | 4:30 HRS - THANJAVUR - 40 KMS | 1:10 HRS - KUMBAKONAM

4 Stops
Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple

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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai

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.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Then go for darshan to Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar(Jupiter) Guru Bagavan Temple, Alangudi.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thirunageswaram

Later visit Thirunageswaram (Dragon Head) Ragu Bagavan Temple, Miruthiyanchapadaiveedu. After darshan proceed to Kumbakonam. On arrival check-in hotel.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Kumbakonam @DSR Madhanam Inn/Similar, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

KUMBAKONAM - 54 KMS | 1:20 HRS - THIRUNALLAR - 38 KMS | 1:10 HRS - VAITHEESWARAN

5 Stops
Suriyanar Koil

Morning after breakfast drive to Vaitheeswaran. En-route visit Suryanar Kovil (Sun) Ravi Bagavan Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Then visit Agneeshwarar Shukran (Venus) Shukra Bagavan Temple, Kanjanoor. After darshan drive to Thirunallar

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saniswaran Temple

On arrival visit Tirunallar Saniswaran (Saturn) Sani Bagavan Temple or Dharbaranyeswarar Temple in Tirunallar the presiding deity is Lord Siva.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Rahu Temple Thirunageswaram

Then visit Naganathaswamy (Dragon Tail) Kethu Bagavan Temple, Kezhaperumpallam.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Swetharanyeswarar Temple

Later visit Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar (Mercury) Budha Bagavan Temple, Thiruvengadu. On arrival Vaitheeswaran check-in hotel.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Vaitheeswaran @Hotel Sri Akshardham/Similar, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

VAITHEESWARAN - 30 KMS | 37 MIN - CHIDAMBARAM - 180 KMS | 3:50 HRS - KANCHIPURAM

3 Stops
Vaitheeswaran Koil

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.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

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).

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Kanchipuram @Hotel SSK Grand/Similar, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

KANCHIPURAM - 43 KMS | 1:10 HRS - TIRUTTANI - 66 KMS | 1:25 HRS - TIRUPATHI

2 Stops
Thiruthani Murugan Temple

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tirumala Temple

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.

4 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Tirupathi @Keys Vihas/Raj Park, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

TIRUPATHI - 135 KMS | 3:30 HRS - CHENNAI

1 Stop
Chennai (Madras)

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.

6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Chennai @Urvashi Reseidency/Rowan Tree, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

CHENNAI - 332 KMS | 6:15 HRS - TRICHY

1 Stop
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

After breakfast drive to Trichy. On arrival visit Samayapuram Arulmigu Marriamman Thirukovil. Then check-in hotel.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodations : Overnight stay in Trichy @Ramyas Hotels, a 3 star hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

TRICHY & DEPARTURE

1 Stop
Tiruchirappalli

After breakfast full day free and easy for shopping until transfer to Trichy international airport for your onward journey with sweet and unforgettable memories.

8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Meals : Breakfast

Additional Info
  1. Public transportation options are available nearby
  2. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  1. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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