Trip to Trichy, Thanjavur and Chidambaram
Explore the opportunity to visit the largest temple in India, Sri Rangam located in Trichy and the greatest architecture of the Chola period, the Brahadeshwarar temple, Thanjavur. We also take you to the town of Chidambaram, known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple, the famous temple of Lord Shiva.This pack includes 2 “Divya desams” and 2 “padal petra sthalams”.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Uchipillaiyar kovil
- SriRanganathar Temple
- Jambukeswarar Temple
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Thillai Natarajar Temple
- Govindaraja Perumal Temple.
Full Itinerary
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.
Morning
Thillai Natarajar Temple
- Chidambaram(Thillai Nataraja Temple) is the birthplace of the sculpture and bronze image representation of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
- Chidambaram is one of the five Pancha Bootha Sthalams, (aakash).
- It is the primary shrine of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams.
- The shrine is the only Shiva temple to have its main deity represented in this anthropomorphic form, as the supreme being who performs all cosmic activities.
- The shrine is where some devotees believe they will attain liberation, or chitaakasam - "wisdom/consciousness of the sky".
Morning
Govindaraja Perumal Temple
- Govindaraja Perumal Temple is inside the premises of Thillai Nataraja Temple.
- Standing in the front mandap, the devotee can have the joint darshan of Lord Nataraja, Lord Govindaraja and Lord Brahmma on his the naval chord simultaneously.This Shiva-Vishnu-Brahmma darshan is available for the devotees in this temple only.
- Lord Brahmma with His four faces generally appears in a sitting posture on the naval chord of Lord Vishnu, here He appears standing.
- The shrine has close connections with the Govindaraja temple in Tirupati.
- It is one of the Panch Bhooda Sthalas and this place belongs to Akash. Lord Perumal is facing Akash.
- 10 day Chithirai Vasanth Utsav in April-May and Gajendra Moksha are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- 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.
