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
- The kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram.
- The structure contains 58 small shrines, dedicated to various forms of Shiva.
- Small shrine-like cells have been constructed along the entire length of both sides and filled with the various exploits of Lord Shiva not found anywhere else.
- The temple is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of the city.
- There is a strange custom of women facing marriage problems tie the wedding knot to Mother directly themselves in the shrine. Men tie the knot to Nandhi before Lord Shiva shrine.
- Maha Shivaratri is the biggest festival held in the temple.
Evening
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
- The golden temple of Sripuram is located 8km south of the city of Vellore at Thirumalaikodi.
- The Lakshmi Narayani temple whose 'Vimanam’ and ‘Ardha Mandapam’ is covered with pure gold.
- The temple is located on 100 acres of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based 'Sri Narayani Peedam'.
- There are 18 entrances behind the mandap representing the 18 characters of the human mind. The temple is designed according to Sri Chakra star lines. The temple is in round shape. There are more than 3,000 trees around.
- She graces the devotees dressed with precious jewels and a crown of diamond, pearls and other precious gems. She pours boons of 16 kinds of prosperity.
- The Sripuram Lakshmi Narayani temple covering 5000 square feet is full of gold everywhere, all weighing 1500 kilograms at a cost of Rs. 350 crore.
- Standing in the Mahamandap and worshipping Mother would bring the devotee all the prosperities, is the faith of the people. Life would ever be happier.
Morning
Jalakandeeswarar Temple
- Jalakandeswarar Temple is located in the Vellore Fort.
- All the three Lords with their consorts – Lord Vishnu with Mother Mahalakshmi, Lord Brahmma with Mother Saraswathi and Lord Shiva with Mother Parvathi grace the devotees in the temple.
- There is an earthern lamp on the Balipeeta behind the Adhikara Nandhi (the bull vehicle of Lord Shiva) which would revolve if some people place their hands on it as they wish it.
- Water for the abishek of the Lord is drawn from well which is very old. This is the Ganga Gouri holy theertham.
- According to legend, there used to a giant ant-hill surrounded by stagnant water at the location where the sanctum sanctorum of temple now stands. Chinna Bommi Nayaka,who was controlling the fort had a dream where the Lord Shiva asked him to build a temple at that location. He demolished the anthill and build the temple and since the Lingam was surrounded by water (called Jalam in Tamil) the deity was called as Jalakandeswarar (translated as "Lord Shiva residing in the water").
Morning
Balamurugan Temple
- Ratnagiri Balamurugan temple is an ancient Murugan temple situated in Vellore. It is situated on top of a hill.
- The Lord is a Bala – child, Surasamharam does not take place during the Skanda Sashti festival.
- It is believed that the divine power in the temple manifests its blessings in three forms , in the form of the Lord Murugan idol in the shrine, guru Swami Balamurugan Adimai and in the form of the devotee.
Evening
Thiru Ooraga Perumal Temple
- The Thiru Uraga Perumal Temple is located in Kundrathur, Chennai suburb. The temple is near the Kundrathur Murugan Temple.
- This temple is dedicated to Sri Vishnu as Thiru Uraga Perumal and Divine Mother Shakti as Thiruvirundavalli Thayar.
- Lord Kalyanaramar with His consort Mother Sita and Sri Anjaneya in worshipping form are in their shrines in the prakara.
- Those facing adverse planetary effects pray in this temple on the respective planet days by offering vastras.
- 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.
- Package does not include lunch and dinner.
- The pickup and drop point information will be provided to the customer before booking. It is customer's responsibility to reach the pickup point of the trip at specified time. On request basis, GoSthala will arrange pickup from customers place of choice at any applicable nominal charges.
- All other expenses (temple entry ticket charges, parking charges, etc.) that are not specified in the package inclusions.
- Any loss/expenses incurred by unforeseen circumstances e.g. flight delays/cancellations, road blockages, vehicle breakdown, strikes, etc.
- Expense of personal nature such as laundry, etc.
- Any applicable service tax charges.
- Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only (not at disposal).
- The package price is indicative and based on seasonal demands the price is subject to change and will be informed prior booking.
- The package does not include guide services where not mentioned. Guide services can be availed from us at an additional cost.
- Payment method as follows: 25% payment on confirmation; 50% payment before starting the trip; Balance payment before end of the trip.
- 15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
- 35% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 22 to 30 days before departure.
- 50% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 15 to 21 days before departure.
- 100% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancelling, 15 days before departure.
