Embark on a fascinating Navagraha Temples Tour from Trichy and explore the temples dedicated to Mars, Mercury, and Ketu. Discover the mystical influence of these celestial bodies and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour.
Embark on a fascinating Navagraha Temples Tour from Trichy and explore the temples dedicated to Mars, Mercury, and Ketu. Discover the mystical influence of these celestial bodies and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour.
- Vaitheeswarankoil - Guests will be picked up from their hotel early in the morning for a 3-hour journey to the Temple of Mars in Vaitheswaran. Mars is believed to grant courage, success, and strength. Visitors often bathe in the temple’s water tank, which is reputed to have healing properties for skin conditions and to help remove obstacles to…
- Vaitheeswarankoil - Guests will be picked up from their hotel early in the morning for a 3-hour journey to the Temple of Mars in Vaitheswaran. Mars is believed to grant courage, success, and strength. Visitors often bathe in the temple’s water tank, which is reputed to have healing properties for skin conditions and to help remove obstacles to marriage.
- Mercury Temple - The next destination is the Temple of Mercury in Thiruvenkadu, located 10 miles away. This temple is mentioned in the Hindu epic, Ramayana, and is thought to be 3,000 years old, though it has been rebuilt over time. Mercury is said to provide wisdom and intelligence.
- Keelaperumpallam Temple - The final stop is the Temple of Ketu in Keelaperumpallam, a short twenty-minute drive away. Ketu’s negative influence is widely feared, as it is known as ‘the taker’ in Hindu astrology.
All three temples were constructed during the Chola dynasty between the 7th and 11th centuries A.D. and showcase the Dravidian architectural style, characterized by a 5-tiered central tower with intricate exteriors.
At the conclusion of the tour, enjoy lunch (beverages not included) at a local restaurant.
After lunch, guests will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at their hotel.

- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Guide
- Gratuities
Embark on a day trip from Trichy to explore temples honoring the nine planetary deities, or Navagrahas, as portrayed in Hindu mythology. The Navagrahas consist of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Nine distinct temples are located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each consecrated to one of these celestial…
Embark on a day trip from Trichy to explore temples honoring the nine planetary deities, or Navagrahas, as portrayed in Hindu mythology. The Navagrahas consist of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Nine distinct temples are located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each consecrated to one of these celestial entities. As per Hindu convictions, these heavenly bodies can exert beneficial or harmful effects on a person’s astrological chart as they follow their planetary path. Offering prayers to them aids in mitigating their adverse effects.
Key attractions include:
• Mars Temple
• Mercury Temple
• Ketu Temple
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.