Arrive in Kanchipuram, city of a thousand temples

Visit:

• Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham – one of the four original Adi Shankaracharya Peethams

• Kamakshi Amman Temple – associated with Shankara’s establishment of the Sri Vidya tradition

• Ekambareswarar Temple and Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Evening: Attend evening aarti or satsang if available at the Peetham

Overnight stay in Kanchipuram

Early departure to Tiruvannamalai (Approx. 3.5 hrs)

Visit:

• Arunachaleswarar Temple – one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas (Fire Element)

• Sri Ramanashramam – spiritual retreat of Sri Ramana Maharshi

• Optional: Light walk around Girivalam path (circumambulation)

Reflective evening with meditation or Ashram visit

Overnight stay in Tiruvannamalai

Visit:
5. Thiruvenkadu – for Mercury (Budhan)
6. Alangudi – for Jupiter (Guru)
7. Keezhaperumpallam – for Ketu

Scenic drive through Tamil Nadu countryside

Return to Kumbakonam for dinner

Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

Visit:
8. Thirunallar – for Saturn (Shani)
9. Kanjanoor – for Venus (Sukra)

On the way, visit Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO Heritage)

Special Shani remedies can be performed at Thirunallar

Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

After breakfast, visit any missed temples or shop for local items

Proceed to Trichy/Thanjavur/Chennai for departure