AARUPADAI VEEDU - 6 D / 5 N

Arrive at Chennai pick up and transfer to hotel. After fresh up proceed to Swamimalai (290 Krns / 5 hrs). The sacred story associated with this temple is that Lord Karthikeya expounds the meaning of pranavam (AUM) to His father, Lord Shiva, at this location. Hence, one can see the Lord Karthikeya depicted as Guru (teacher) and Lord Shiva listening as shishya (disciple)in the raja gopuram of the temple complex.. Visit Swamimalai Temple Lord Karthikeya. Later proceed to Tanjore (40 Kms). Arrive at Tanjore and check into hotel.

Morning visit the famous BrihadeshwaraTemple (built by Chola Kings). Here you can see Giant Nandi carved in a single stone, which is considered to be the second largest in India. Later proceed to Tiruchendur (365 Kms/6 Hrs). Arrive at Tiruchendur and check into hotel. Evening visit Tiruchendur Sri Balasubramanya Swamy Temple. The seashore temple of Muruga Perumal at Tiruchendur is one of the delightful spots sanctified and venerated by every Hindu.

After break fast proceed to Palamudir Cholai (210 Kms/3.5 Hrs). This hill is also known as Vrishabhadri or Idabagiri. At the foot of the hill is situated Azhakar Kovil, which is one among the 108 divyadesams sanctified by the hymns of Azhwars sung in praise of the Vishnu enshrined in this temple. Atop the hill Lord Muruga stands majestically in the temple as the Lord of the Hills popularly known as Kurinji Nilakkizhavan in Tamil. Later proceed to Madurai (25 Kms). Arrive at Madurai and check into hotel. Evening visit Madurai Meenakshi & Sundareswarar Temple.

After break fast proceed to Tirupparankundram (10 Kms) Thiruparankundram is known for its ancient temple of Lord Murugan. Later proceed to Palani (130 Kms/2.5 Hrs). Arrive at Palani and check into hotel. Palani is home to one of the most sacred shrines of the God Subrahmanyan. The Thandayudhapani Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple situated atop the Sivagiri.

After break fast proceed to Tiruvannamalai (350 Kms/5.5 Hrs). Arrive at Tiruvannamalai and check into hotel. Later visit Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Maharshi Ashramam.

After breakfast proceed to Tiruttani (150 Kms/2.5) Visit Lord Murugan Temple. Later proceed to Chennai (90 Kms) drop at Chennai airport / railway station for onward journey.