Karnataka
5 Tours Place
Arrive in Chennai or Kanchipuram
Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, representing the Earth element
Explore Kailasanathar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple
Evening Aarti at Ekambareswarar
Overnight stay in Kanchipuram
Drive to Tiruvannamalai (approx. 3.5 hrs)
Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple, the Agni Lingam
Climb or drive to Arunachala Hill, sacred to Shiva
Evening: Girivalam (circumambulation) walk around the hill (optional)
Overnight stay in Tiruvannamalai
Early departure for Chidambaram (approx. 4.5 hrs)
Visit Thillai Nataraja Temple, representing the Ether/Akasha element
Explore the temple’s cosmic symbolism and unique Chidambara Rahasyam
Optional: Visit nearby Pichavaram Mangroves if time permits
Overnight stay in Chidambaram
Drive to Srikalahasti (approx. 5.5 hrs)
Visit the Srikalahasteeswara Temple, the Air/Vayu Lingam
Temple is famous for Rahu-Ketu Pooja for dosha relief
Spend peaceful time in the serene temple complex
Overnight stay in Srikalahasti
Long drive to Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) (approx. 7 hrs)
Visit Jambukeswarar Temple (Thiruvanaikaval) – dedicated to the Water/Jala Lingam
Evening Aarti and darshan
Overnight stay in Trichy
Visit Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple (optional, if time allows)
Local shopping for temple souvenirs
Depart from Trichy Airport/Railway Station