Embark on a spiritual journey through the Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu. Explore the temples dedicated to Mars, Mercury, and Ketu, and experience the positive influence of these celestial bodies on your horoscope.
Embark on a spiritual journey through the Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu. Explore the temples dedicated to Mars, Mercury, and Ketu, and experience the positive influence of these celestial bodies on your horoscope.
- Vaitheeswarankoil - Guests will be collected 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, triumph, and strength. Devotees often bathe in the temple’s water tank, which is reputed to have healing properties for skin conditions and to remove barriers to marriage….
- Vaitheeswarankoil - Guests will be collected 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, triumph, and strength. Devotees often bathe in the temple’s water tank, which is reputed to have healing properties for skin conditions and to remove barriers to marriage.
- Mercury Temple - The next destination is the Temple of Mercury in Thiruvenkadu, located 10 miles away. This temple is referenced 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 on the tour 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, featuring a 5-tiered central tower with intricate exteriors.
At the conclusion of the tour, enjoy lunch (at your own expense) at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, guests will be driven back to Trichy and returned to their hotel.
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- 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
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Guide
- Gratuities
Embark on a day trip from Trichy to explore temples that honor the nine planetary deities, or Navagrahas, recognized in Hindu mythology. The Navagrahas encompass the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, there is a collection of nine temples, with each one devoted to a different…
Embark on a day trip from Trichy to explore temples that honor the nine planetary deities, or Navagrahas, recognized in Hindu mythology. The Navagrahas encompass the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, there is a collection of nine temples, with each one devoted to a different celestial body. The Hindu faith posits that these astronomical entities exert both advantageous and harmful effects on a person’s astrological chart as they traverse their planetary paths. Devotion to them aids in counteracting their adverse influences.
Key Points:
• 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.
