Tiruchendur Murugan Temple

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5 Days - Arupadai Veedu Temples Tour from Trichy

Destinations : Trichy, Palani, Madurai, Tiruchendur, Thiruparankundram, Pazhamudhirsolai, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam, Tiruttani, Chennai

Duration :5 Days

Tour Code :SITT 037

Arupadai Veedu Temples Tour from Trichy

DAY 1 : Arrival at Trichy Airport - Palani - Madurai

You will be received and transferred to the vehicle. Start your drive to visit Palani Murugan Temple, the 3rd place of arupadai veedu. Though the temple is architecturally subtle, it has high values among the devotees for its strong mythology. Tonsuring of hair is a famous offering practise done by the devotees. The temple has rope car facilities available to reach atop, but those who are physically fit are advised to take steps. It will take at least an hour to reach the top but the scenic atmosphere all the way will make a tireless walk. Continue your drive to Madurai and relax in the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai

DAY 2 : Madurai - Tiruchendur - Madurai

Finish your breakfast and have a day excursion drive to visit Tiruchendur Murugan Temple. It is the only temple in this list to have location on the seaside. Having stood for over 2 millennia, the temple is a splendid example of ancient Tamil architecture. It holds the 2nd position in this list. The temple is constructed with red sandstone and presents a panoramic view with the sea near it. This is the only Hindu temple which has no Eastern gateway. The main entrance tower is situated at the Western gateway. On the way back to Madurai, stop and visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, which holds the top spot in the list. This temple has been carved out of a mountain by cutting rocks adding on to its overall magnetism. This temple not only attracts devotees for its religious significance but also mesmerises every visitor with its architectural wonder. The structure of the temple can be mainly attributed to Pandyan reign and Nayak rules. Relax in the hotel. One more night stay in Madurai

DAY 3 : Madurai - Kumbakonam

Finish your breakfast and have a short drive to visit Pazhamudhirsolai Murugan Temple, which is 5th in the list. It is also known by the name Solaimalai Murugan Temple. This is a holy shrine venerated by the Skanda purana and by Nakkeerar’s Thirumurugatrupadai of the Sangam period. A natural spring called Noopura Gangai, with a temple dedicated to Rakkayi Amman, is located at the top of the hill. Pilgrims coming to the Pazhamudircholai temple take a dip in this small, sacred spring that is said to have originated from the anklet of lord Vishnu. The water of this spring is sweet in nature and has medicinal values.

Continue your drive to Kumbakonam. Enroute stop and visit Swamimalai Murugan temple, which holds the 4th position in the list. The temple is located on the banks of the river Cauvery. The temple is built on an artificial hillock of about sixty feet height with sixty beautifully laid stone steps representing the Hindu cycle of sixty years leading to the Lord. The temple is very ancient one and it is known to have existed even in the 2nd century BC. It is said that Parantaka Chola I built the temple. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

DAY 4 : Kumbakonam - Tiruttani - Chennai

Start your long drive to visit Tiruttani Murugan temple, which is in the 6th place. Tiruttani is said to be the spot where the God Subramanya wedded Valli - one of his two consorts. From the inscriptions of the walls, it is understood that the temple was built by the Pallava kings on 10th Century. Later, it was developed by the Chola kings. Though this hill temple can be reachable by the vehicles, reaching atop through steps will surely rejoice the body and soul. Proceed to Chennai and relax. Overnight stay in Chennai