Heavenly Trichy Trip
Immerse yourself into a spiritual ocean by visiting some of the oldest temples. This itinerary takes you to a Divya Desam, Padal petra sthalam and 1 of the 5 pancha bootha sthalams This package also covers main temples from pillyarpatti to Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Pillaiyarpatti Temple
- Uchipillaiyar kovil
- SriRanganathar Temple
- Jambukeswarar Temple
- Brihadeeswarar Temple.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Pillayarpatti Temple
- Sri Karpaga Vinayagar temple or pillayarpatti temple is an ancient rock-cut cave shrine dedicated to Ganesha, located at Thiruppatthur.
- The Agama texts found on stones in the temple help date the temple between the years 1091 and 1238.
- This temple is most famous for the rock cut Vinayagar (Ganesha) sitting majestically inside a cave.
- The Vinayagar sannidhi (Sanctom Sanctorum) is a cave where the 6 feet of Karpaga Vinayagar has been carved inside.
- It is only during the Abhishekam, or the holy bath, when one can see the full idol in its pristine glory.
- There is a one Pilliyar painting, in which Pillayar's eyes will look at us wherever we stand.
- Devotees who observe Chathurthi Fast for a year come to Pillaiyarpatti on Avani Sukkilaptcha Chathurthi day (Festival) and fulfills it. They observe fast on Chathurthi day in front of vinayagar sannaidhi and take part in “ KumnaJebam” and receive holy pot of chanted holy water.
Evening
Uchipillayar Kovil
- Uchipillayar kovil is also known as “Malaikottai”. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
- This is a hill cave temple.
- The construction of the hill is a marvel of architecture.
- There are 417 steps to reach the hill temple.
- One can have a full pleasant view of the Tiruchi city from the 275 feet tall hill top.
- Devotees perform abishek to Lord Vinayaka with milk and offer garlands made of a grass called Arugampul.
Morning
Sri Ranganathar Temple
- It is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu.
- Srirangam is famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and the largest temple complex in India.
- Srirangam among a few "self-manifested" shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu.
- Lord Sri Ranganatha of the temple appeared from the Milk Ocean.
- It is believed that Lord Brahmma worships the Lord just before sunrise each day.
- The gopuram of the temple is called the Rajagopuram and is 236 feet (72 m) tall, the tallest in Asia.
- The Srirangam temple is one of the three temples of the God Ranganatha that are situated in the natural islands formed in the Kaveri river.
- There is a gopuram fully made of gold, which is protected by electrical fence.
- Sriranganatha swami at Srirangam temple, sriranganathar is called Anatha Sayana Perumal (seen in lying position in the five headed snake) and blesses with his three wives namely Sridevi, Boodevi and Renganachiyar in the first enclosure of temple Srirangam.
- Legend has that Lord Rama performed aradhanam (pooja) to Vishnu's idol. As a symbol of love he gifted the idol to Vibishana (brother of Ravana of the Hindu epic Ramayana) to take back with him to Lanka. There was a condition that he could not set the idol on earth and if he did it would seat itself permanently. Vibishana took this idol and while traveling towards Lanka, came upon the banks of the river Kaveri. He placed the idol on banks of river Kaveri, while an utsavam was in progress. When the utsavam got over, the Lord refused to move as he loved the place (Srirangam). When Vibhishana requested him to come along with him, the lord refused but promised to bless Vibhishana by always facing South (the direction of Lanka, home to Vibhishana) Hence it is that the deity (in a reclining posture) faces South.
Morning
Jambukeswarar Temple
- Thiruvanaikaval (Jambukeswaram) is a famous Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli.
- It was around 1,800 years ago.
- It is one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams.
- This temple represents the element of water. The sanctum of Jambukeswara has an underground water stream and in spite of pumping water out, it is always filled with water.
- It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
- The temples idols are installed opposite to each other - Such temples are known as Upadesa Sthalams.
- As the Devi was like a student and Jambukeswara like a Guru (teacher) in this temple. The sannathy of the goddess Akilandeshwari and the sannathy of Prasanna Vinayaka are in the shape of the pranava manthra called "Om".
Evening
Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Brihadeshwara Temple (locally known as Tanjai Periya Kovil) is dedicated to Shiva. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Temple.
- It is one of the largest temples in India. This temple is 1000 years old.
- The vimanam (temple tower) is 100 ft (30 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam weighs around 80 tons.
- There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance.
- The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
- A widely held belief is that the shadow of the Vimana never falls on the ground.
- 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.
