Explore Navagraha Temples Of Sun, Moon, Venus & Rahu
On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact.
Highlights • Temple of the Sun • Temple of the Moon • Temple of Venus • Temple of Rahu
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1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
What's included in Explore Navagraha Temples Of Sun, Moon, Venus & Rahu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kumbakonam
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning for the two and a half hour drive to the Temple of the Sun situated near the town of Kumbakonam. The temple is one of the few historic temples dedicated to the Sun God and is also the only temple in Tamil Nadu which has shrines for all the nine celestial bodies of the Hindu zodiac. It was built in the 11th century A.D. by the Chola King Kulothunga I. According to Hindu beliefs, the Sun God bestows health, success and prosperity.
Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple
Next drive to the Temple of the Moon situated in the town of Thingalur, an hour’s drive from the Temple of the Sun. The Moon God is said to be the reliever of stress and sorrow. The temple has a huge statue of the Nandi bull at its entrance and a 16 sided Lingam (a phallic structure associated with the Hindu God Shiva).
Kanjanur Sukiran/venus Temple
After this visit the Temple of Venus, situated in the town of Kanjanur 21 miles from the Temple of the Moon. Venus is said to resolve problems related to love, marriage, beauty and comforts.
Inclusions
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for participants with back problems.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
