Fascinating Kanchipuram & Sripuram Tour
Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha (pilgrimage) sites, for spiritual realization.. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu (Divya Desams), 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is particularly important to Sri Vaishnavism, but is also a holy pilgrimage site in Shaivism. This tourist pack includes ”one Padal petra sthalam”.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Ekambareshwarar Temple
- Kailasanathar Temple
- Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
- Jalakandeeswarar Temple
- Balamurugan Temple
- Thiru Ooraga Perumal Temple.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Ekambareshwarar Temple
- Ekambareswarar Temple is the largest temple in the town of Kanchipuram.The temple gopuram (gateway tower) is 59m tall, which is one of the tallest gopurams in India.
- It is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams representing earth.
- It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
- Legend once Parvati, was doing penance under the temple’s ancient Mango tree near Vegavathi river. In order to test her devotion Shiva sent fire on her. Goddess Parvati prayed Vishnu, for help. In order to save her, he took the Moon from Shiva’s head and showed the rays which then cooled down the tree as well as Parvati. Parvati made a Shiva Linga out of sand to get united with Shiva. The God here came to be known as Ekambareswarar or “Lord of Mango Tree”.
Morning
Kailasanathar Temple
Evening
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
- 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.
