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3 days tour of temples of Planets & Elements from Chennai by private car
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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 limite...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Breakfast
Private car
Guide
Lunch & Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Kanchipuram & Tiruvannamalai
4 Stops
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Ekambareswarar Temple
It 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.
1 hour
2
Kailasanathar Temple Road
Kanchi 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.
1 hour
3
Tiruvannamalai
A 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!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Srirangam
A 3 hour drive will bring us to Srirangam where we halt for the night.
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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 limite...
