Indian Panorama Offers online Tour booking to Visit Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temples in Tamilnadu with Customized South India Arupadai Veedu Temple Tour Packages. Of countless temples across Tamil Nadu which are dedicated to Lord Murugan, six are part of an auspicious circuit and are a magnet for thousands of devotees. Together they are known as Arupadai Veedu, that is, the six abodes of Lord Murugan.

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Of countless temples across Tamil Nadu which are
dedicated to Lord Murugan, six are part of an auspicious
circuit and are a magnet for thousands of devotees.
Together they are known as Arupadai Veedu, that is, the
six abodes of Lord Murugan.
9 Days & 8 Nights
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Arupadai Veedu - Tour
Day 1 - Arrive Trichy - Palani
Day 2
You’ll be met on arrival at Trichy airport and introduced to your driver (the full name of
the city is Tiruchirappalli but the vastmajority of people use the shortened version) you
will be met and get introduced to your driver who will be with your throughout the trip.
Begin the journey by visiting Rock Fort Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and
Lord Shiva. This temple sits on a rock which towers 83 metres above the city and can be
reached by a short and not too strenuous climb. From the top of the temple you’ll get a
stunning view of entire Trichy city, then visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major
pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The temple claims to be the biggest functioning
HinduTempleintheworld.Later drive3hoursorsoto Palani.OvernightinPalani.

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Day 2 - Palani - Madurai
Day 3
Startthe daybyvisitingArulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple.Spendsometimein
this hilltop temple, then drive to Madurai. This is an important commercial centre, but
more importantly a pilgrimage centre with numerous significant temples and other
places of interest. Situated in the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has long been a focal
point for Dravidian culture. On reaching Madurai, you’ll be free to relax or, if you wish,
head into the city to check out some of the amazing market areas here. In the evening,
join our local team on a Food Safari to sample some of the city’s best street food and
localrestaurants. OvernightinMadurai.

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Day 3 - Madurai
Day 4
Today you’ll visit one of the crowning glories of temple architecture not just in India
but anywhere in theworld- Sri Meenakshi. Built over severalcenturies beginningwith
work by the Pandya dynasty during the 7th century CE it boasts 12 impressive
gopurams (temples towers) within the complex. A major part of Meenakshi Amman
Temple is the thousand-pillared hall with a series of individually carved and
decorated columns this is a more recent addition, from around the 16th century CE.
Two further Abodes of Murugan are included today- Thiruparankundram
and Pazhamudhircholai temples are both a short distance outside of the city.
OvernightinMadurai

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Day 4 - Madurai - Tiruchendur - Madurai
Day 5
A full-day excursion to Tiruchendur, a remote spot on the coast around 3 hours’
drive south of Madurai. The temple here is known as the second Arupadai Veedu
(abode) ofLord Muruga. Returnto Madurai laterintheday; overnightinMadurai

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Day 5 - Madurai - Tanjore - Kumbakonam
Day 6
Drive first to Tanjore, a small city in the heart of the Cauvery Delta region which is
considered the rice-bowl of Tamil Nadu. Here you can visit Brihadishwara, the finest of
all the grand Chola dynasty temples in this area. Universally known as the Big Temple
(it’s easy to see why) it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and remains an important place for
both pilgrimageandsocial gatheringto thisday.
Brihadishwara isoneofthreetemplesalongthe CauveryRiver which hasUNESCOWorld
Heritage listing (the others are somewhat smaller but equally beautiful and are found
at Darasuram and Gangakondacholapuram). On the way to Kumbakonam stop at
Swamimalai andvisit the4thabode ofMurugan. OvernightinKumbakonam.

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Day 6 - Kumbakonam - Chidambaram - Thiruvannamalai
Day 7
Depart Kumbakonam and drive to Chidambaram in Hindu lore this is where Shiva
performed his cosmic dance, T.andava Nritya. Visit the Natrajar temple built by the
Cholas in 9th century CE. Driving time today is around 6 hours to Tiruvannamalai. In the
evening visit Annamalaiyar Temple, which sits at the foot of the sacred mountain,
Arunachala, which represents Shiva’s descent to Earth as a pillar of fire. Overnight in
Tiruvannamalai.

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Day 7 - Thiruvannamalai - Kanchipuram - Thiruthani
Day 8
Morning drive to Kanchipuram, where you’ll visit Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated
to Shiva this templerepresents the elementearth. Later in the day drive to Thiruthani.
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Day 8 - Thiruthani - Chennai
Day 9
Start your day with a visit to Thiruthani Murugan Temple, the 5th abode of Murugan.
Thiruthani is said to be the place where the Lord Subramanya married Valli - one of
his two consorts. After visiting the temple, drive to Chennai with the afternoon free
forastrollonMarina Beachortimeforshopping. OvernightinChennai

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Day 9 - Chennai Depart
Tour End…
TransfertoChennaiairport accordingto your flightscheduleanddepart