3N / 4D
Pilgrimage
Panch Bhoota Sthala Tour Package
Kanchipuram(1N) → Tiruvannamalai(1N) → Trichy(1N)
STAY 3✭ hotels
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/personDetailed Itinerary
Day 1 Tirupati To Srikalahasti To Kanchipuram
- Morning Upon Arrival At Tirupati Railway Station, By 07:30 AM, Your Appointed Tour Driver Will Receive You By Ac Toyota Etios Sedan Car.
- Then We Check You In At The Hotel Mentioned Below, Providing You 2 Ac Rooms For Refreshment Purpose.
- After Refreshment, And Breakfast, By 10:00 AM, We Check Out From The Hotel In Tirupati, And Travel To Srikalahasti, Which Is A 1 Hour Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Srikalahasti, By 11:00 AM, We Take Darshan At Srikalahasti Temple, Which Is One Of The Most Renowned Shiva Temples In The Country. It Is Famous For Its Association With Rahu And Ketu, Two Celestial Entities In Hindu Astrology, And Is Often Referred To As The "Kailash Of The South." Here Are Some Key Points About The Temple:
- Architecture: The Temple Is An Architectural Marvel, Showcasing The Traditional Dravidian Style Of Architecture. Its Towering Gopurams (Gateway Towers), Intricate Carvings, And Expansive Courtyards Are Impressive.
- Legend: The Temple Is Associated With The Legend Of A Spider (Sri), A Snake (Kala), And An Elephant (Hasti) Who Worshipped Shiva At This Site And Were Granted Salvation. Hence, The Name "Srikalahasti."
- Rahu-Ketu Dosha: Srikalahasti Temple Is Particularly Known For Its Significance In Mitigating Rahu-Ketu Dosha, A Planetary Affliction In Vedic Astrology. Devotees Believe That Offering Prayers And Performing Certain Rituals At This Temple Can Alleviate The Negative Effects Of These Celestial Bodies.
- Inner Sanctum: The Inner Sanctum Of The Temple Houses The Swayambhu Linga, A Self-Manifested Lingam (An Abstract Representation Of Shiva) Which Is Believed To Be Very Powerful. The Lingam Is Revered As Vayulinga, Symbolising The Element Of Air (Vayu).
- Pilgrimage: Srikalahasti Temple Attracts Thousands Of Devotees From All Over India, Especially Those Seeking Relief From Astrological Afflictions, Spiritual Seekers, And Tourists Interested In Hindu Culture And Architecture.
- Festivals: The Temple Celebrates Various Festivals Throughout The Year, Including Maha Shivaratri, Brahmotsavam, And Karthika Deepam, Which Draw Large Crowds Of Devotees.
- Surroundings: Apart From The Temple, The Town Of Srikalahasti Is Surrounded By Natural Beauty, With The Majestic Srikalahasti Hills Providing A Picturesque Backdrop.
- After Darshan, By 03:00 PM, We Travel To Kanchipuram, Which Is A 3 ½ Hrs Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Kanchipuram, By 06:30 PM, We Check You In At The Hotel Mentioned Below, And Take Rest For The Day.
Day 2 Kanchipuram To Tiruvannamalai
- Early Morning By 06:30 AM, We Take Darshan At Kamakshi Amman Temple: Is One Of The Most Significant And Revered Shrines Dedicated To Goddess Kamakshi, A Form Of Goddess Parvati Or The Universal Mother Goddess. This Temple Is Deeply Rooted In Hindu Tradition And Has A Rich Cultural And Religious History.
- Goddess Kamakshi: The Term 'Kamakshi' Signifies 'One With Loving Eyes'. Goddess Kamakshi Is Seen As A Compassionate Yet Powerful Deity, Embodying Love And Prosperity.
- Shakti Peetham: The Kamakshi Amman Temple Is Considered One Of The 51 Shakti Peethas – Sacred Sites Where Parts Of The Body Of Sati (Parvati) Fell, According To Hindu Mythology.
- Adi Shankaracharya’s Association: The Great Indian Philosopher And Saint Adi Shankaracharya Is Believed To Have Established The Sri Chakra (Mystical Diagram) In This Temple, Making It An Important Spiritual Centre.
- Structure: The Temple Architecture Is Typical Of South Indian Religious Structures, With Towering Gateways (Gopurams), Large Pillared Halls, And Sanctified Inner Chambers.
- Golden Gopuram: The Temple's Towering Main Gopuram Is Plated In Gold, Which Is A Significant Characteristic Of This Temple.
- Sri Chakra: The Sri Chakra, Established By Adi Shankaracharya, Is An Important Feature, Placed In Front Of The Idol Of Goddess Kamakshi.
- Poojas And Rituals: The Temple Follows Elaborate Daily Rituals And Poojas (Prayer Offerings), Drawing Devotees From All Over.
- Major Festivals: Navaratri, Aadi, And Thai Fridays Are Celebrated With Great Pomp And Show, Attracting Thousands Of Pilgrims.
- The Friday Worship: Fridays Are Especially Auspicious, With Special Rituals And Offerings Dedicated To Goddess Kamakshi.
- Timings: Temple Will Be Closed In Between 12:30 PM, To 04:00 PM.
- Then We Return Back To Hotel, Have Breakfast, And By 08:30 AM, We Check Out From The Hotel In Kanchipuram.
- Then By 09:30 AM, We Take Darshan At Ekambareswarar Temple, Which Is One Of The Most Significant And Magnificent Temple Dedicated To Lord Shiva, It Is Famed For Its Grandeur And Rich Cultural Heritage. Here's An Overview Of The Temple:
- Pancha Bhoota Stalam: Ekambareswarar Temple Represents The Element Earth (Prithvi), One Of The Five Major Elements (Pancha Bhoota) In Hindu Theology. Each Of These Elements Is Represented By A Shiva Temple In South India.
- Ancient Origins: The Temple's History Dates Back To At Least 600 Ad, But It Has Undergone Numerous Renovations And Expansions Over The Centuries.
- Gopuram: The Temple's Towering Gateway (Raja Gopuram) Is One Of Its Most Notable Features. Standing At A Height Of About 59 Metres (194 Feet), It Is One Of The Tallest Temple Towers In India.
- Vast Complex: The Temple Complex Is Spread Over 23 Acres, Housing Numerous Shrines, Mandapas (Halls), And Water Bodies.
- Sacred Tree: The Temple's Courtyard Has A Sacred Mango Tree, Believed To Be Over 3,500 Years Old. Each Of Its Four Branches Is Said To Bear Fruits Of Different Tastes, Representing The Four Vedas.
- Shiva Lingam: The Main Deity Is A Lingam (Aniconic Representation Of Shiva), Believed To Be Self-Manifested (Swayambhu).
- Festivals: Major Festivals Celebrated Here Include Shivaratri And Panguni Uthiram. During These Festivals, The Temple Attracts Thousands Of Devotees From All Over India.
- Daily Rituals: Regular Pujas And Rituals Are Performed, Following Age-Old Traditions.
- Literary References: The Temple Is Revered In Tamil Saiva Canonical Works And Has Been Celebrated By Revered Nayanmars (Saiva Saints).
- Art And Inscriptions: The Walls And Pillars Are Adorned With Intricate Carvings, Sculptures, And Inscriptions That Provide Insights Into The Region's Historical And Cultural Evolution.
- Timings: Temple Will Be Closed In Between 12:30 PM, To 04:00 PM.
- Then By 11:00 AM, We Take Darshan At Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple: Is One Of The Most Ancient And Revered Temples In Kanchipuram, It Is Dedicated To Lord Shiva, And Is Known For Its Historical Importance And Architectural Grandeur. Here Are Some Key Details About The Temple:
- Era Of Construction: The Temple Was Built From 685-705 AD Under The Patronage Of The Pallava King, Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II), And Later Completed By His Son, ‘Mahendravarman III’.
- Significance: It Is One Of The Oldest Structures In Kanchipuram And A Fine Example Of Early Dravidian Architecture.
- Architecture Style: The Temple Showcases Typical Pallava Style Architecture, With Its Distinctive Sandstone Compound And Pyramidal Tower (Vimana).
- Sculptures: It Features Intricate Carvings And Sculptures, Including Half-Animal Deities Which Were Popular During The Pallava Period.
- Inner Sanctum: The Inner Sanctum Houses A Shiva Lingam, And The Walls Around It Depict Various Forms Of Lord Shiva.
- Mandapas And Gopurams: The Temple Has Several Smaller Shrines, Mandapas (Halls), And Gopurams (Gateway Towers) Within Its Compound.
- Festivals: Maha Shivaratri Is A Major Festival Celebrated Here With Great Fervour, Attracting Devotees From All Over.
- Daily Worship: The Temple Follows Traditional Hindu Worship Practices, With Regular Rituals And Offerings To The Deity.
- Frescoes, And Paintings: Some Of The Frescoes And Paintings In The Temple Are Exquisite And Historically Significant.
- Inscriptions: The Temple Walls Have Inscriptions In Ancient Tamil And Sanskrit, Providing Insights Into The Period's Socio-Political Life.
- Timings: Temple Will Be Closed In Between 12:30 PM, To 04:00 PM.
- Then After Lunch, By 01:00 PM, We Travel To Tiruvannamalai, Which Is A 3 Hrs Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Tiruvannamali, By 04:00 PM, We Take Darshan At Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, Also Known Simply As The Arunachaleswarar Temple, Is A Famous Temple Dedicated To Lord Shiva In The Form Of Arunachaleswarar Or The Lord Of The Arunachala. This Temple Is One Of The Largest And Most Ancient Temples In India And Is One Of The Five Panchabhoota Sthalams, Representing One Of The Five Classical Elements Fire (Agni).
- Deity: The Main Deity Of The Temple Is Lord Arunachaleswarar, An Incarnation Of Lord Shiva, The Temple Also Houses Shrines Dedicated To Various Deities, Including Goddess Parvati (Unnamulai Amman), Lord Ganesha, Lord Muruga (Karthikeya), And More.
- Location: The Temple Is Situated At The Base Of The Anamalai Hills, Also Known As Arunachala Hills. These Hills Are Considered Sacred And Are Associated With Lord Shiva. The Temple's Location Near These Hills Adds To Its Spiritual Significance.
- Girivalam: One Of The Notable Religious Practices Associated With The Temple Is The "Girivalam," Which Involves Circumambulating The Arunachala Hills. Devotees Undertake This Practice As An Act Of Devotion And To Seek Blessings. The Girivalam Path Is Approximately 14 Kilometres Long.
- Karthigai Deepam: The Karthigai Deepam Festival Is One Of The Most Important Festivals Celebrated At The Arunachaleswarar Temple. It Usually Falls In November Or December. The Festival Involves Lighting A Huge Lamp On The Top Of The Anamalai Hills, Which Is Visible From Miles Away.
- Spiritual Significance: The Arunachala Hill Is Considered To Be A Manifestation Of Lord Shiva Himself. The Belief Is That Lord Shiva Appeared As A Column Of Fire (Arunachala) To Settle A Dispute Between Lord Brahma And Lord Vishnu. The Hill Is Considered A Powerful Source Of Spiritual Energy And Enlightenment.
- Architecture: The Temple Showcases Stunning Dravidian Architecture. The Main Gopuram (Tower) At The Entrance Is Intricately Carved And Is A Hallmark Of South Indian Temple Architecture.
- After Darshan, We Check You In At The Hotel Mentioned Below, And Take Rest For The Day.
Day 3 Tiruvannamalai To Chidambaram To Tanjore To Trichy
- Early Morning, By 07:00 AM, We Check Out From The Hotel In Tiruvannamalai.
- Then Travel To Chidambaram, Which Is A 3 Hrs Journey. Enroute We Have Breakfast.
- Upon Arrival At Chidambaram, By 10:00 AM, We Take Darshan At Thillai Nataraja Temple, Also Known As The Chidambaram Temple, Is One Of The Most Significant Temples Dedicated To Lord Shiva, Specifically In His Form As Nataraja, The Lord Of Dance. Nataraja Is Depicted Dancing The Cosmic Dance Of Creation And Destruction.
- Legend: The Story Of Chidambaram Begins With The Legend Of Lord Shiva Strolling Into The Thillai Vanam (Vanam Meaning Forest And Thillai Trees - Botanical Name Excoecaria Agallocha, A Species Of Mangrove Trees, Which Currently Grows In The Pichavaram Wetlands Near Chidambaram. The Temple Sculptures Depicting The Thillai Trees Date Back To The 2nd Century BCE). In The Thillai Forests Resided A Group Of Saints Or 'rishis' Who Believed In The Supremacy Of Magic And That God Can Be Controlled By Rituals And 'mantras' Or Magical Words. The Lord Strolls In The Forest With Resplendent Beauty And Brilliance, Assuming The Form Of 'Pitchatanadar', A Simple Mendicant Seeking Alms. He Is Followed By His Grace And Consort Who Is Lord Vishnu As Mohini. The Rishis And Their Wives Are Enchanted By The Brilliance And The Beauty Of The Handsome Mendicant And His Consort.On Seeing Their Womenfolk Enchanted, The Rishis Get Enraged And Invoke Scores Of 'serpents' (Sanskrit: Nāga) By Performing Magical Rituals. The Lord As The Mendicant Lifts The Serpents And Dons Them As Ornaments On His Matted Locks, Neck And Waist. Further Enraged, The Rishis Invoke A Fierce Tiger, Which The Lord Skins And Dons As A Shawl Around His Waist.Thoroughly Frustrated, The Rishis Gather All Their Spiritual Strength And Invoke A Powerful Demon Muyalachan - A Symbol Of Complete Arrogance And Ignorance. The Lord Wearing A Gentle Smile, Steps On The Demon's Back, Immobilizes Him, Performs The Ánanda Thaandavam (The Dance Of Eternal Bliss) And Discloses His True Form. The Rishis Surrender, Realising That This Lord Is The Truth And He Is Beyond Magic And Rituals.
- The Ananda Thandavam: Adhisesha, The Serpent Who Serves As A Bed For The Lord In His Manifestation As Vishnu, Hears About The Änanda Thaandavam And Yearns To See And Enjoy It. The Lord Blesses Him, Beckons Him To Assume The Saintly Form Of 'Patanjali' And Sends Him To The Thillai Forest, Informing Him That He Will Display The Dance In Due Course. Patanjali Who Meditated In The Himalayas During The Krita Age Joins Another Saint, Vyagrapathar / Pulikal Muni (Vyagra / Puli Meaning "Tiger" And Patha / Kaal Meaning "Feet" – Referring To The Story Of How He Sought And Got The Feet And Eyesight Of A Tiger To Help Climb Trees Well Before Dawn To Pick Flowers For The Lord Before The Bees Visit Them). The Story Of Sage Patanjali As Well As His Great Student Sage Upamanyu Is Narrated In Both Vishnu Puranam As Well As Siva Puranam. They Move Into The Thillai Forest And Worship Lord Shiva In The Form Of Shivalinga, A Deity Worshiped Today As Thirumoolar An Eswarar (Thiru - Sri, Mooladhanam - Primordial Or In The Nature Of A Foundation, Eswarar- The Lord). Legends Say That Lord Shiva Displayed His Dance Of Bliss (The Aanandha Thaandavam) - As Nataraja To These Two Saints On The Day Of The Poosam Star In The Tamil Month Of Thai (Jan – Feb).
- The Ananda Tandava Posture: The Ananda Tandava Posture Of Lord Shiva Is One Of The Famous Postures Recognized Around The World By Many. This Celestial Dancing Posture Tells Us How A Bharatanatyam Dancer Should Dance.
- The Demon Under Nataraja's Feet Signifies That Ignorance Is Under His Feet
- The Fire In This Hand (Power Of Destruction) Means Destroyer Of Evil
- The Raised Hand Signifies That He Is The Saviour Of All Life.
- The Ring At The Back Signifies The Cosmos.
- The Drum In His Hand Signifies The Origin Of Life.
- Significance: Chidambaram Is Also Referred To In Various Works Such As Thillai (After The Thillai Forest Of Yore In Which The Temple Is Now Located), Perumpatrapuliyur Or Vyagrapuram் (In Honour Of Saint Vyaghrapada).The Temple Is Supposed To Be Located At The Lotus Heart Of The Universe": Virat Hridaya Padma Sthalam. On The Spot Where The Lord Displayed His Dance Of Bliss, The Änanda Thaandavam - A Spot Exactly South Of The "Thirumoola Tarakeswar Temple'', Today Is The Ponnambalam / Porsabai (Pon Meaning Gold, Ambalam / Sabai Meaning Stage) Housing Lord Shiva In His Dancing Form. The Lord Is Also Hence Referred To As The Sabanayagar, Meaning The Lord Of The Stage.
- Gold-Roofed Stage: Is The Sanctum Sanctorum Of The Chidambaram Temple And Houses The Lord In Three Forms: The "Form" - The Anthromorphological Form As An Appearance Of Lord Nataraja, Called The Sakala Thirumeni. The "Semi-Form" – The Semi-Anthropomorphological Form As The Crystal Linga Of Chandramouleeswarar, The Sakala Niskala Thirumeni. The "Formless" – As The Space In Chidambara Rahasyam, An Empty Space Within The Sanctum Sanctorum, The Nishkala Thirumeni.
- Then After Lunch, By 01:30 PM, We Travel To Tanjore, Which Is A 2 Hrs Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Tanjore, By 04:00 PM, We Take Darshan At Brihadeeswara Temple, Also Known As The Peruvudaiyar Kovil Or Rajarajeswaram, Dedicated To Lord Shiva. The Temple Is One Of The Largest And Most Magnificent Temples In India, And Is Renowned For Its Architectural Grandeur And Cultural Significance.
- Architectural Marvel: The Temple Was Built By Raja Raja Chola I During The Chola Dynasty In The 11th Century. The Architecture Of The Temple Is A Brilliant Example Of The Dravidian Style. The Main Temple, Or Vimana, Is About 66 Metres High, And The Entire Structure Is Made Of Granite.
- Shikhara (Tower): The Towering Vimana Is Capped By A Monolithic Cupola Weighing About 80 Tons. This Is Considered A Marvel Of Engineering, As It Was Raised To Its Position Without The Use Of Modern Machinery.
- Nandi (Bull): In Front Of The Temple, There Is A Large Nandi (Bull), Which Is Carved Out Of A Single Rock And Measures About 16 Feet In Length And 13 Feet In Height.
- Frescoes And Inscriptions: The Walls Of The Temple Are Adorned With Intricate Frescoes Depicting Various Shaivite Themes. There Are Also Inscriptions That Provide Valuable Information About The Chola Dynasty's History, Administration, And Society.
- Kumbam (Kalasha): The Top Of The Vimana Is Adorned With A Massive Monolithic Stone Structure Resembling A Pot (Kumbam Or Kalasha), Symbolising The Cosmic Axis. This Is A Common Feature In South Indian Temple Architecture.
- World Heritage Site: The Brihadeeswara Temple Was Declared A Unesco World Heritage Site In 1987. It Is Considered A Masterpiece Of Chola Architecture And An Important Cultural And Historical Monument.
- Visiting The Brihadeeswara Temple Provides A Glimpse Into The Rich Cultural And Architectural Heritage Of Ancient India. It Remains A Significant Pilgrimage Site And A Popular Tourist Attraction.
- After Darshan, By 06:30 PM, We Travel To Trichy, Which Is A 1 ½ Hrs Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Trichy, By 08:00 PM, We Check You In At The Hotel, Mentioned Below, And Take Rest For The Day.
Day 4 Trichy To Tirupati
- Early Morning By 06:30 AM, We Take Darshan At Jambukeswarar Temple, Also Known As Thiruvanaikaval, Dedicated To Lord Shiva. It Is Located In The Srirangam Island, In The City Of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli). Here Are Some Key Features And Information About The Jambukeswarar Temple:
- Significance: The Jambukeswarar Temple Is One Of The Pancha Bhoota Sthalas, Representing The Element Of Water (Jala). The Lingam (An Iconic Representation Of Lord Shiva) In This Temple Is Said To Represent The Element Of Water.
- Elemental Significance: The Sanctum Of The Temple Is Surrounded By Water, And It Is Believed That An Underground Stream, Representing The River Cauvery, Flows Beneath The Lingam. Devotees Believe That This Lingam Constantly Receives The Flow Of Water, Signifying The Importance Of The Water Element.
- Jambu Tree: The Temple Gets Its Name From The Jambu (Rose Apple) Tree, Which Is Said To Have Worshipped Lord Shiva At This Location. According To The Legend, Goddess Parvati, In The Form Of Akilandeswari, Performed Penance Under The Jambu Tree To Marry Lord Shiva.
- Architecture: The Temple Is A Classic Example Of Dravidian Architecture And Has Several Intricately Carved Pillars And Sculptures. The Temple Complex Includes A Large Outer Courtyard And A Number Of Shrines.
- Akilandeswari Shrine: Apart From The Main Deity, Lord Jambukeswarar, The Temple Also Houses A Shrine For Goddess Akilandeswari, The Consort Of Lord Shiva.
- Hall Of 1,000 Pillars (Aayiram Kaal Mandapam): Similar To The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, The Jambukeswarar Temple Also Has A Hall With Numerous Pillars, Each Intricately Carved With Unique Designs.
- Tank And Garden: The Temple Complex Features A Sacred Tank Known As "Sri Akilandeswari Sametha Jambukeswarar Temple Tank." There Is Also A Garden Within The Temple Premises Known As The "Sri Jambu Vana Vinayakar Temple Garden."
- Festivals: The Temple Celebrates Various Festivals, Including Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Brahmotsavam, And Thai Poosam, With Grand Processions And Special Rituals.
- Pancha Bhoota Sthala: Jambukeswarar Temple Is Part Of The Five Elemental Temples In Tamilnadu, Each Representing One Of The Five Classical Elements. The Other Four Temples Represent The Elements Of Earth, Fire, Air, And Space.
- Legend: One Is That, Once Parvati Mocked Shiva's Penance For Betterment Of The World. Shiva Wanted To Condemn Her Act And Directed Her To Go To The Earth From Kailasam (Shiva's Abode) To Do Penance. Parvathi In The Form Of Vekkaliyamman, As Per Shiva's Wish Found Jambu Forest (Thiruvanaikoil) To Conduct Her Penance. She Made A Lingam Out Of Water Of River Cauvery (Also Called As River Ponni) Under The Venn Naaval Tree (The Venn Naaval Tree On Top Of The Saint Jambu) And Commenced Her Worship. The Lingam Is Known As Appu Lingam (Water Lingam). Siva At Last Gave Darshan To Akilandeswari And Taught Her Siva Gnana. Akilandeswari Took Upadesa (Lessons) Facing East From Shiva, Who Stood Facing West.
- Pilgrimage: Devotees And Tourists Visit The Jambukeswarar Temple Not Only For Its Religious Significance But Also To Appreciate The Historical And Architectural Aspects Of The Temple.
- Visiting The Jambukeswarar Temple Offers A Unique Spiritual Experience, Especially With Its Association With The Element Of Water And The Fascinating Legend Of The Jambu Tree.
- Then We Return Back To Hotel, Have Breakfast, And By 08:30 AM, We Check Out From The Hotel In Trichy.
- Then By 09:30 AM, We Take Darshan At Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Also Known As Thiruvarangam, Which Is A Major Temple Dedicated To Lord Ranganatha, A Reclining Form Of Lord Vishnu. It Is Located On The Island Of Srirangam, Which Is Formed By The Bifurcation Of The Kaveri River. Here Are Some Key Features And Information About The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:
- Significance: The Temple Is Considered One Of The Most Important Vaishnavite Shrines In South India And Is Also One Of The Largest Functioning Temples In The World. It Holds Great Religious And Cultural Significance For Hindus.
- Architecture: The Temple Showcases A Mix Of Dravidian And Vijayanagara Architectural Styles. The Complex Is Enclosed By Seven Concentric Walls (Prakarams) And Has 21 Towers (Gopurams), The Rajagopuram Being The Tallest At Over 236 Feet, Making It One Of The Tallest Temple Towers In Asia.
- Ranganayaki Thayar Shrine: Apart From The Main Deity, Lord Ranganatha, The Temple Also Houses The Shrine Of Ranganayaki Thayar (Goddess Lakshmi), The Consort Of Lord Ranganatha.
- Sesha Raya Mandapam: This Is An Intricately Carved Hall With Pillars Depicting The Serpent Adisesha. The Hall Is Adorned With Beautiful Sculptures And Is A Significant Part Of The Temple Complex.
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Car Festival: The Temple Is Famous For Its Annual Rath Yatra Or Chariot Festival, Known As The "Vaikunta Ekadasi," Where The Deity Is Taken Out In A Grand Procession In A Chariot.
- Hall Of 1,000 Pillars (Aayiram Kaal Mandapam): This Hall, As The Name Suggests, Is Known For Its Numerous Pillars, Each Intricately Carved. The Hall Is A Marvel Of Ancient Indian Architecture.
- Pillared Corridors: The Temple Has Long And Pillared Corridors That Are Adorned With Exquisite Sculptures, Carvings, And Inscriptions. These Corridors Are Known For Their Architectural Beauty.
- Temple Tank (Chandra Pushkarani): The Temple Has A Sacred Tank Called Chandra Pushkarani, And It Is Considered Auspicious To Take A Dip In Its Waters Before Entering The Main Temple.
- Sri Ramanuja Shrine: There Is A Separate Shrine Dedicated To Sri Ramanuja, A Prominent Theologian And Philosopher Of The Sri Vaishnavism Tradition.
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi: The Temple Observes The Vaikuntha Ekadashi Festival With Great Fervour, Attracting Thousands Of Devotees.
- Legend: The Temple Originated From The Vimana Or The Aerial Vehicle Of Vishnu, Which He Gave To His Devotee Ikshvaku, The Ancestor Of Rama. Rama Later Gifted The Vimana To His Devotee Vibhishana, The Brother Of Ravana, After The War In Lanka. Vibhishana Was Taking The Vimana To His Kingdom, When He Stopped At Srirangam To Perform His Daily Rituals. He Placed The Vimana On The Ground And Went To The River Cauvery. When He Returned, He Found That The Vimana Had Become Immovable And Fixed To The Ground. He Tried To Lift It, But Failed. He Then Heard A Voice From The Vimana, Saying That It Was The Will Of Vishnu To Stay There As Ranganatha, Reclining On The Serpent Adisesha. Vibhishana Was Saddened, But Consoled By A Local King Named Dharmavaram, Who Promised To Worship Ranganatha As His Own Lord. Vibhishana Also Requested That He Should Be Able To See Ranganatha From Lanka, And Hence The Deity Faces South, Towards Lanka.
- Visiting The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Provides Not Only A Religious Experience But Also An Opportunity To Marvel At The Architectural Grandeur And Historical Significance Of This Ancient Temple.
- After Darshan, By 11:00 PM, We Travel To Tirupati, Which Is A 8 Hrs Journey.
- Upon Arrival At Tirupati, By 08:00 PM, We Drop You At Tirupati Railway Station For Your Train To Hyderabad.
- Our Services Ends Here, Hope You Have A Divine Visit.
Stay & Meal Details
Mid-Range
Kanchipuram
1 night
SSK Grand
Breakfast Included
Tiruvannamalai
1 night
Vedha Residency
Breakfast Included
Trichy
1 night
JB Residency
Breakfast Included
$84
14% off
Package Policies
- Total Tour Package Cost Includes Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost, Night Halting Charges, Hills Charges, Interstate Permits, Forest Entry Charges, And Everything Related To The Vehicle.
- Total Tour Package Cost Includes Breakfast, Luxury Tax, Service Tax, Room Rent, And Everything Related To The Hotel.
- Driver Will Be At Your Services 24x7 While On Tour.
- Local Assistance 24x7.
- For Lunch & Dinner, Our Driver Will Assist You In Choosing Good Restaurants.
- Total Tour Package Cost Does Not Include Airfare, Or Train Fare, Insurance, Premium, etc.
- Entry Fee To Any Monument, Park, Museum, Monastery, Temple, Beach, etc.
- Cost For Services Which Is Not Mentioned In “Inclusions”.
- Expenses Incurred For Condition Beyond Our Control Such Political Issue, Strike, Landslides, Heavy Rainfall, Or Any Natural Calamity.
- Personal Expenses On Items Such As Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage, Bell-Boy Charges, Tips, Etc…
- It Is Mandatory To Carry Photo Id Card, Such As Aadhar, Or Passport, Which Has To Be Provided At All The Hotels Mentioned In This Itinerary.
- All The Temples Are Closed From 12:00 PM To 04:00 PM,
- Total Tour Package Cost Does Not Include GST, Hence If Bill Is Required, Additional 5% GST Is Applicable On Total Tour Package Cost.
- Air Condition Of The Vehicle Will Be Turned Off While Travelling In A Hilly Region.
Trasportation : - You Will Be Booked Ac Toyota Etios Sedan Car.
- Vehicle, & Driver Will Be With You From Tirupati Railway Station Till We Drop You At Tirupati Railway Station.
- Covering The Entire Trip As Mentioned In The Itinerary Above.
- A Well Mannered, Manageable Hindi, & English, Speaking Driver, Will Be At Your Disposal.
- Driver Name & Number Details Will Be Provided Upon Confirmation.
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Covering All The Sightseeing Points Mentioned Are Subjected To How You Use Your Time, During The Tour. Kindly Coordinate With Your Appointed Tour Driver While On Tour, To Plan, And Cover The Places According To This Itinerary.
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Agent: Elite Itinerary
Parminder • 2 months ago
The trip was organized pretty well. Gurukumar provided a detailed itinerary for (Read More)the whole trip, making sure we did not miss any of the important attractions apart from the ones we had shortlisted. The time slot allotted to each attraction was justified as it needed that much time to explore the attraction. Hotels provided were quite decent and met our expectations. Vehicle provided was better than what was promised to us.
The only negative thing of the trip was the driver. He was not very communicativ (Read More)e - nor did he share any background about the place we are going to visit. Through out the duration of the trip he hardly spoke a few sentences. So you can imagine traveling in a car with a person who is non communicative. So this was a big let down - it seemed we were travelling in a driverless vehicle.
Another let down in this trip was - most of the places had all information, boards and instructions in Tamil language. Being from non-Tamil background, it felt we were illiterate trying to figure out things on our own. This is something Tamil Nadu Tourist Deptt needs to pay attention to if they want to attract more visitors from outside Tamil Nadu.
Agent: Star Hospitality
Pranav • 2 years ago
Excellent service from Star Hospitality and Mr. Archer. Recommended to book for your next trip.
Agent: Eastbound Travelscape DMC
Debora • 2 years ago
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Panch Bhoota Sthala Tour Package
Kanchipuram(1N) → Tiruvannamalai(1N) → Trichy(1N)
STAY 3✭ hotels
$ 73
$ 84
14% off
/person