Temples In and Around Chennai
The Paadal Petra Sthalams are 276 temples that are revered in the verses of Saiva Nayanars (Thevaram) in the 6th-9th century CE and are amongst the greatest Shiva temples of the continent. This itinerary covers all the Paadal petra sthalams in Chennai. Take a peek into the city and its lifestyle along with exploring the temples.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple, Thiruvotriyur
- Kapaleeswarar Temple, Thirumylapore
- Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur
- Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu
- Tiruvaleeswarar Temple, Thiruvalithayam
- Masilamaniswarar Temple, Thirumullaivayil
- Thirukalleeswarar Temple, Tirukandalam (Thirukkallil)
- Undreeshwarar Temple, Thiruvenbakkam
- Vaacheeswarar Temple, Thirupasoor
- Vataaranya Eswarar Temple, Thiruvaalangadu & more.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple, Thiruvotriyur
- Thiruvottiyur is home to the ancient Thyagaraja Temple also called as Vadivudai Amman Temple.
- The presiding deity is Aadhipureeswarar is in the form of a mud mound covered by an armour. On the day of the full moon of the Tamil month karthigai, the armour is removed and the representation of the god is visible to devotees.
- There is a Durga shrine in the northern side of the temple.
- Inside the main temple complex – Just opposite to the main shrine we find the Nataraja shrine and in the koshta is the Ganapati Shrine. The Ganapati is known as Gunalaya Ganapati ( abode of bliss).
- The twenty seven stars of Tamil calendar are believed to have worshipped Shiva in this temple.
- Both the Tiruvarur and Tiruvottriyur temples are believed to have the same dance poses by Shiva, as asserted by Tiruvorriyurpuranam. The dance pattern of the temple is called Padamanatanam, a continuation of Tiruvarur temple – Vishnu is believed to have gone berserk and missed the dance at Tiruvarur, and Thyagaraja asked him to go to Tiruvottriyur where he said he promised to perform the same dance.
- It is also noteworthy that Sage Pattinathar attained Jeeva Samadhi in this place.
Morning
Kapaleeswarar Temple, Thirumylapore
Morning
Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur
Evening
Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu
Evening
Tiruvaleeswarar Temple,Thiruvalithayam
Evening
Masilamaniswarar Temple,Thirumullaivayil
Additional Info
- 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.
