Chennai-Mahabalipuram Divyadesams
The Divya Desams are the 108 Vishnu temples glorified in the poems of the contemporary Vaishnava Alvars of Tamil Nadu, India. Divya means "premium" and Desam indicates "place" (temple). This itinerary takes you to all the famous Vishnu temples in Chennai and Mahabalipuram. Out of these Tiruneermalai is Swayam Vyaktha Kshetram, Thiru Vallikeni is famous for the Lord, Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is famous for the Wedding Festival of the Lord, Sholingur is famous for the Lord Yoga Narashimar.
Package Includes
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple, Thiru Neermalai
- Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Thiru Vallikeni
- Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Thiru Kadalmalai
- Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thiru Ida Venthai (Tiruvedanthai)
- Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, ThirukKadigai (Sholingur)
Full Itinerary
Morning
Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple, Thiru Neermalai
- Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal appears in four postures.
- This is a hill temple.
- There are two temples, one at the top of the hill and other in the foothills.
- The presiding deity of the temple in the foothills is Neervanna Perumal in standing posture.
- Ranganatha is the presiding deity uphills.
- As per a legend, Thirumangai Azhwar was held up in the top of the mountain for six months as the place was surrounded by water. Thirumangai Azhwar has glorified the temple highlighting the unique aspect of the temple where Vishnu is seen in four different poses of Standing (Neervanna Perumal), Lying (Sri Ranganathar), Sitting (Narasimha) and walking (Trivikrama).
- As per Hindu legend, sage Valmiki, after composing the epic Ramayana, worshipped Ranganatha at the top of the hill. When he came downhills, he wanted to have a view of Rama, who appeared for the devotee. Lakshmi appeared as Sita, Adi Seshan appeared as Lakshmana, Vishnu’s shankha as Bharatha, sudarshana chakra as Shatrughan and Garuda in the form of Hanuman.
- Devotees bathe in the tank for health and cure from illness and for a clear mind and worship Perumal.
- Devotees also seek child boon by placing cradles in a tree and for removal of obstacles in marriage efforts.
- Eight Vishnu temples in India are considered very important praised as Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras of which this Tiruneermalai temple is one.
Morning
Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Thiru Vallikeni
Evening
Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Thiru Kadalmalai
Evening
Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thiru Ida Venthai (Tiruvedanthai)
Evening
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, ThirukKadigai (Sholingur)
- Breakfast for 2 persons.
- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Hotel accommodation based on type of package (standard/deluxe/premium) chosen. The price mentioned in this package is for family of two members sharing a single room. For extra person, please place a separate request with us.
- Room type is Standard A/C Room in 2 star hotel.
- Toll charges and driver’s allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- No extra charges for one child below the age of five.
