Grand Chola Temples
Visit 3 world heritage sites of Brihadeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram.
Temples for Planets
COSMIC TEMPLES
Witness the interplay between cosmology, physics, astrology and religion.
Rs 28600/person onwards
Car
3days/2nights
Guided tour
Cosmology in temples
Experience the interplay between cosmology, physics, astrology and religion. We will visit 4 temples dedicated to celestial bodies of our solar system. A cultural evangelist will explain about the belief around the influence of celestial entities on an individual’s life. We will also marvel at the world’s largest functioning temple at Srirangam and the mesmerizing cosmic dance of Lord Shiva at Chidambaram.
Temple for the Sun
The Sun Temple is famous for its astrological significance, and a large number of pilgrims visit the place to strengthen the effects of planets for wealth and to reduce the bad effects of planets on their health. The temple was built in the year 1100 AD, during the reign of King Kulothunga Chola Deva.
Temple for Venus
The presiding deities of temple are Lord Shiva as Agneeswarar and Goddess Parvathi as Karpagambal. Unlike other Navagraha temples, the main deity, Agneeswarar in the form of lingam depicts Lord Sukran or the Planet Venus. The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Temple for Saturn
The temple’s main god is Lord Shiva in the name of Dharpaneswarar and represents Saturn. The devotees who are under the control of Saneeswaran (as per astrology if you come under Saneeswaran then you will struggle ) should worship here with a lamp which is filled with Sesame seeds
Raaghu North Lunar mode
As per Astrological system, by doing Milk “abisekam” here for Raaghu during Raaghu kalam (period of 1and 1/2 hours occurring every day) the delay in getting married; childlessness, trouble some married life, ill-effects of Kalasarpa Dhosha (affliction), Kalasthra Dhosha, Sarpa Dhosha are all cured.
Temple for Ëarth" element
Ekambareswar temple represents the element – Earth. One notable feature of the temple is the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the “hallway with a thousand pillars”, which was built by the Vijayanagar Kings. The temple’s inner walls are decorated with an array of 1,008 Siva lingams. The sthala-virutcham is a 3,500 year old mango tree whose branches are said to yield four different types of mangoes.
Temple for "fire" element
Tiruvannamalai is home to world’s oldest Shiva temple. The origin of this temple goes back to antiquity. Chola Kings built the present structure in the 9th century. As per legend a walk around the 14 KM path around the temple removes sins, fulfills desires and helps achieve freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth!
Temple for "space" element
The main deity of Chidambaram temple is empty and just Space! It is believed that the original temple was consecrated in 200 BC by Patanjali, the father of modern Yoga! It was Patanjali who compiled all the knowledge on Yoga and wrote the Yoga Sutras.
Private Guided Tour
Temples with cosmic connection tour is a fully guided tour led by a guide who will explain the interplay between Astronomy & cosmology with religion and temple architecture.
Strenghening local community
Our company is helping local communities in areas where we organize tours. We do this by training & employing local guides and by procuring their wares to strengthen their livelihood. This is an attempt to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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4+ persons
Rs28600/person
- 2 night stay in double occupancy with breakfast
- Travel by Innova (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
2-3 persons
Rs34875/person
- 2 night stay in double occupancy with breakfast
- Travel by Sedan (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
1 person
Rs69750
- 2 night stay in single occupancy with breakfast
- Travel by Sedan (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
Trip Itinerary
2 days 1 night tour of Cosmic temple from Chennai
Day 1- 7:30 AM - Drive out from Chennai
10:00 AM - Arrive in Kanchipuram
Visit Ekambareswar temple dedicated to Earth element. We will also visit Kailashanthar temple
3:00 PM- Check in Tiruvannamalai
Visit Arunachaleswar dedicated to Fire element and the world’s oldest Shiva temple.
Overnight in Tiruvannamalai.
Day 2- Drive to Kumbakonam
Today is dedicated to 3 of the celestial temples. We will visit temples of Sun, Jupiter and Venus.
Overnight in Kumbakonam
Day 3- Saturn & Space
We will visit a temple in Thirunallar dedicated to Saturn.
Chidambaram
Visit Thillai Natarajar temple is dedicated to space element.
8:30 PM- Drop to Chennai
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