Tirupati - Tirumala and Tamilnadu Pancha Bootha Sthala Tour Package (05N/06D)
Package Name: Tirupati - Tirumala and Tamilnadu Pancha Bootha Sthala Tour Package
Duration: 05 Nights and 06 Days
Places covered: Chidambaram, Srirangam, Samayapuram, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Thiruttani, Tirupati, Tirumala Hills and Srikalahasti
Transporatation: Exclusive A/c Cab
Day 01 : Chennai - Chidambaram

Our representative will welcome you at Chennai Railway Station or Airport drive to
Chidambaram - a temple town well known for
Thillai Nataraja Temple spread over an area of 40 acres. On arrival at Chidambaram, check in to the hotel and then visit the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja (as a divine dancer) and other deities such as
Shivakami Amman, Ganesh, Murugan and Govindaraja Perumal (Vishnu). The Nataraja Temple here is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Sky/Space (Akasha). Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Chidambaram - Tiruchirapalli

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) - also known as Trichy - known for most prominent historical monuments. On arrival on Tiruchirappalli, check in to the hotel and then visit to
Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple at
Srirangam - a Hindu temple dedicated to
Lord Ranganatha Swamy and also the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples. There are 21 magnificent and huge towers. Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam and Bhogamandabam. Then visit nearest
Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Jambukeswarar) and Goddess Parvathi (as Akilandeswari). The temple is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Water (Jala), The sanctum of Lord Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream. And one can see water coming out of that stream. The Presiding Deity is Devi Akilandeswari Amman. Akhilandeshwari means 'Ruler of the Universe' (Akilam - Universe, Aanda - Ruler, Eswari - Goddess). Then visit
Ucchi Pillayar Temple - a 7th century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort.

Evening, visit to
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple - a popular temple in Samayapuram in Tiruchirappalli. The main deity, Samayapurathal or Mariamman, a form of supreme mother goddess Durga or Maha Kali or Aadi Shakthi, is believed by the devotees that the Goddess has enormous powers over curing illnesses and hence, it is a ritual to buy small metallic replicas, made with silver or steel, of various body parts that need to be cured, and these are deposited in the donation box. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Tiruchirapalli - Tiruvannamalai - Kanchipuram

Morning, check out from the hotel and drive to
Tiruvannamalai - an historical place and spiritual center of Tamilnadu. On arrival, visit
Annamalaiyar Temple (or Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Tirukoil) dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshiped as Arunachalesvara or Annamalaiyar. The temple is one of the largest in India, located at the base of Annamalai Hills and houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The Shiva Lingam here is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Fire (Agni). Goddess Parvati is depicted as Unnamalai Amman. Then drive towards
Kanchipuram - once the capital of Pallava kings and

well known as centre of education where people were coming here to gain knowledge about Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. On arrival at Kanchipuram, check in to the hotel and then visit
Kamakshi Amman Temple - dedicated to goddess Kamakshi, the ultimate form of Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari (Parvati),
Varadharaja Perumal Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu visited by Alwars, then visit
Ekambareswarar Temple - a hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of earth (Prithvi). Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Kanchipuram - Thiruttani - Tirupati

Morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to
Thiruttani - one of the famous fifth Arupadai veedu Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya) sthalam in Tamilnadu. Tiruttani is said to be the place where the Lord Subramanya married Valli - one of his two consorts. Then drive to
Tirupati, home to famous and important Vaishnavite shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple atop one of the the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills. On arrival at Tirupati, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Afternoon after Lunch, proceed for Half day sight seeing at Tirupati. Visit
Padmavathi Temple at Tirachanoor. Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Goddess Padmavati is believed to be a very benevolent goddess who readily forgives her devotees if they are repentant. Then visit
Kapila Theertham and
Kapileshwara Temple,
ISKCON Temple and
Govindarajaswamy Temple, the 12th century temple and one of the earliest structures in Tirupati. Return to the Hotel and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 05 : Tirupati - Tirumala - Tirupati

Early morning, you will be taken to the
Tirumala Hills, the adobe of Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji). The Tirumala hills are of seven peaks namely Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. The temple of Lord Venkateshwara is located at Venkatadri. On arrival at Tirumala, first visit
Varahaswamy Temple and the proceed to the darshan of
Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji). After Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara, proceed for sightseeing at Tirumala, visit
Papavinasanam,
Akasha Ganga and
SV Museum. The rest of the day at leisure for shopping and other activities. Return to Hotel at Tirupati and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Note: Few important observations to be done at Tirumala Temple : Maha Dwaram, Anantalwar Crowbar (in the entrance), Krishnadevarayalu Mandapam, Dwajasthambham, Vendi Vakili (silver entrance), Ranganadha kneeling on Adisesha, Varadaraja Swami temple, Bangaru Vakili (Golden Door), Jaya-Vijaya, Garuda Mandapam, Pradhana Vantasala (Kitchen), Vakula Devi, Notla Parakamani (counting currency notes), Bangaru Gopura Vimanam (Ananda Nilaya), Vimana Venkateswara, Srivaru Hundi, Bangaru Varalakshmi, Sankeertana Bhandaram, Yoga Narasimha Swami Sannidhi, Sankusthapana Sthambam
Day 06 : Tirupati - Srikalahasti - Chennai (Drop)
In the morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel at Tirupati and drive to Srikalahasti Temple is located in the town of Srikalahasti. This 5th century temple is one of the most famous Shiva temples of South India and dedicated to Srikalahasteeswara. The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam. The Srikalahasteeswara Temple here is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Vayu / Air. Then drive to Chennai. On arrival at Chennai, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway Station. Tirupati Tirumala and Tamilnadu Pancha Bootha Sthala Tour Package ends with the delightful memories.