Kongu Naadu Temples
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 Kongu region (Coimbatore – Erode – Karur). On top of Paadal Petra Sthalams, these 7 temples have its own significance and is one of the must visit itinerary.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Sangameshwar Temple,Bhavani
- Arulmigu Arthanareeswar,Tiruchengode
- Magudeswarar Temple,Kodumudi
- Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple,Karur
- Vikriteswarar Temple,Venjamakoodaloor
- ThirumurugaNathasamy Temple,Thirumurugan Poondi
- Sri Avinashiappar Temple, Avinashi.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Sangameshwar Temple,Bhavani
- Sangameswarar temple (also called Thirunana and Thirukooduthurai) is a temple in Bhavani.
- The presiding deity is Lord Shiva known as Sangameswarar along with his consort Pannaar Mozhiyaal or Vedanayagi.
- Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple is an ancient one.
- The confluence of three rivers Kaveri,Bhavani river and amirtha(Agaya Gangai) meet at one place of the temple. So the place of bhavani Eswarar is called as Sangameshwarar.‘Dakshina Prayag’ or ‘Triveni Sangamam of South India.
- This place is known as parikara Thalam.So in the south of the temple place of koodudurai the purokits (priests) performing poojas ie; parikara like nagadhosa, Sevvaidhosa, Marriage dhosa, Navagraha dhosa and other dhosas.
- There is also separate shrine inside the temple for Lord Vishnu and his consort Soundaravalli Thaayar.
- Rock status of this temple represents the beauty of stone carving and the culture of the people. When water or milk poured on the two identical stone statues in front of ambal sannidhi- Hindu goddess, one smiles at you, while the other sheds tears at you.
- Legend,In the year 1804, a British Collector visited Bhavani, camping in the Travellers’ Bungalow. One night, when he was asleep, a small girl woke him up and got him out of the Bungalow. Once they were out, the Bungalow collapsed. Shocked by this incident, the Collector turned to thank the girl but to find, she wasn’t there. The next day, the priest on duty informed him that it was Bhavani Vedanaayaki Amman, who saved his life. He offered a gold plate to the goddess with his signature dated 11/01/1804. The holes and the gold plate are present even now and are taken care.
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Arulmigu Arthanareeswar,Tiruchengode
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Magudeswarar Temple,Kodumudi
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Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple,Karur
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Vikriteswarar Temple,Venjamakoodaloor
Evening
ThirumurugaNathasamy Temple,Thirumurugan Poondi
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Sri Avinashiappar Temple,Avinashi
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.
