Temples In & Around Madurai (Paandiya Naadu)
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 takes you the Paadal petra sthalams in temple city of Madurai and surrounding regions. This includes the famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman temaple and Thiruparanmkundram (one of 6 adobes of Lord Murugan/Karthikeya).
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Thiru Alavai,Madurai
- Aappudayar Koil,Thiru Aappanoor
- Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Shrine,Madurai
- Kaleeswarar Temple,Thirukkanapper
- Shree Kailasha Nathar Temple, Piramanoor
- Poovananathar Temple, Thirupuvanam
- Murugan Temple,Thirupparamkunram
- Edaganathar Temple Thiruvedagam
- Piranmalai Temple,Piranmalai
- Tiruttalinathar Temple,Thiruputhur.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Thiru Alavai,Madurai
- Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple or Tiru-alavai.
- The name of Mother-Goddess is Meenakshi, which in chaste Tamil is known as Angayarkanni, meaning her eyes are in the shape of a fish.
- The idol of Mother Meenakshi is made of pure emerald stone – Maragatham stone.
- The temple has five entrances and 14 towers with the South Tower being the tallest. The Thousand Pillared Mahamandap is near the north tower.
- There are five musical pillars. There are also many statues sounding music. Indira and Varuna worshipped here.
- Of the five Sabhas where Lord performed His cosmic dance, Madurai Sabha is known as Rajatha (silver) sabha where the Lord changed the legs. This dance is called Sandhya Thandavam.
- This is the first temple among the 366 Shiva temples in Tamilnadu in the name of Meenakshi Sundareswar.
- The land-Madurai- is revered as Kailash on earth –Bhooloka Kailasam.
- Pottramarai Kulam – Tank of Golden Lotus: This was created by Lord Shiva by hitting the earth with His trident responding to the request of Nandhi and other Devas.
- As this the first of the 64 Shakti Peetas in the country, all pujas are first dedicated to Mother Meenakshi and then to Lord Shiva.
Morning
Aappudayar Koil,Thiru Aappanoor
Morning
Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Shrine,Madurai
Evening
Kaleeswarar Temple,Thirukkanapper
Evening
Shree Kailasha Nathar Temple,Piramanoor
Evening
Poovananathar Temple,Thirupuvanam
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.
