3 days tour of temples of Planets & Elements from Chennai by private car
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3 days tour of temples of Planets & Elements from Chennai by private car
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3 days tour of temples of Planets & Elements from Chennai by private car
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Temples of Tamilnadu are a fascinating way to understand the cultural heritage of this ancient Kingdom. In this tour we will see the interplay between cosmology,, Physics, Astrology and Religion. We will visit 4 of the 9 temples dedicated to celestial bodies of our solar system.
Our guide will explain about the belief that these nine celestial entities directly influence an individual’s life and hence are of significance. We will also marvel at some of the greatest specimens of Temple architecture in India including the world;s largest functioning temple at Srirangam and the mesmerizing cosmic dance of Lord Shiva at Chidambaram.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
Itinerary
Kanchipuram & Tiruvannamalai
Ekambareswarar Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIt is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams ,each representing a natural element. This temple represents the element - Earth. One notable feature of the temple is the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the "hallway with a thousand pillars", which was built by the Vijayanagar Kings. The temple's inner walls are decorated with an array of 1,008 Siva lingams. The sthala-virutcham is a 3,500 year old mango tree whose branches are said to yield four different types of mangoes.Kailasanathar Temple Road
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeKanchi Kailasanathar temple was built in 7th century AD by a Pallava king named Rajasimha. Fragments of 8th century’s mural art are still a vivid reminder of the temple’s architecture. The walls and the Vimanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form of paintings and sculptures.Tiruvannamalai
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA 2.5 hour drive will bring us to Tiruvannamalai. We arrive at Tiruvannamalai to visit the world’s oldest Shiva temple. The origin of this temple goes back to antiquity. Chola Kings built the present structure in the 9th century. As per legend a walk around the 14 KM path around the temple removes sins, fulfills desires and helps achieve freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth!Srirangam
Admission Ticket FreeA 3 hour drive will bring us to Srirangam where we halt for the night.- AccommodationsOvernight in Srirangam.
Srirangam and temples for Sun, Venus and Raghu
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAt Srirangam lies the Lord Ranganatha temple. At 630,0000 sq metres it is the world’s largest functioning temple. While Angkor Wat in Cambodia is larger, it is no longer functioning temple! We visit the legendary Temple. It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples. The temple complex is 156 acres in extent. It has seven prakaras or enclosures. These enclosures are formed by thick and huge rampart walls which run round the sanctum. There are 21 magnificent towers in all prakaras providing a unique sight.Kumbakonam
Admission Ticket FreeA 2 hour drive will bring us to Kumbakonam.Raghu temple car bus parking
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit 4 out of the 9 temples dedicated to celestial bodies of our solar system. The full set of 9 temple are dedicated to Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). We will start at Raghu temple. As per Astrological system, by doing Milk abisekam here for Raaghu during Raaghu kalam (period of 1and 1/2 hours occurring every day) the delay in getting married; childlessness, trouble some married life, ill-effects of Kalasarpa Dhosha (affliction), Kalasthra Dhosha, Sarpa Dhosha are all cured.Sri Agneeswarar Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe presiding deities of temple are Lord Shiva as Agneeswarar and Goddess Parvathi as Karpagambal. Unlike other Navagraha temples, the main deity, Agneeswarar in the form of lingam depicts Lord Sukran or the Planet Venus. The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire.Suriyanar Koil Temple- Suriyan Temple - Sun Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Sun Temple is famous for its astrological significance, and a large number of pilgrims visit the place to strengthen the effects of planets for wealth and to reduce the bad effects of planets on their health. The temple was built in the year 1100 AD, during the reign of King Kulothunga Chola Deva.- AccommodationsOvernight in KumbakonamFood And DrinksBreakfast
Temples of Saturn and Dancing Shiva
SHRI DHARBARANYESWARASWAMY DEVASTHANAM Shri Saneeswarabagavaan SthalamThirunallar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe temple’s main god is Lord Shiva in the name of Dharpaneswarar and represents Saturn. The devotees who are under the control of Saneeswaran (as per astrology if you come under Saneeswaran then you will struggle ) should worship here with a lamp which is filled with Sesame seedsChidambaram Nataraja Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe drive to Chidambaram to explore a unique and arguably the oldest temple in India. The temple is one of the 5 great Shiva temples dedicated to each of the 5 elements of nature- Earth, fire, sky, water and space. This temple is dedicated to Space. So the main deity is empty and just Space! It is believed that the original temple was consecrated in 200 BC by Patanjali, the father of modern Yoga! It was Patanjali who compiled all the knowledge on Yoga and wrote the Yoga Sutras. he temple also features Lord Shiva as the famous dancing Nataraja, the mesmerizing pose. It is an image seen in museums, temples, restaurants, and esoteric shops across the world, and it is wonderfully rich in iconography and hidden meaning. The dance the smiling Shiva is performing is the Tandava, the cosmic dance which both creates and destroys the universe.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Breakfast (2)
Private car
Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch & Dinner
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram, India 631502
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