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Pancha Bhoota Shiva
February 3 - 21, 2023
Sri Kalahasti - Vayu Tattvam (Air)
The Srikalahasti temple located North of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh is home to Lord Shiva in the form of Vayu Lingam, signifying the air element. The temple was built by the Pallavas in the 5th century and further expansion of the temple was carried out during the rule of the Chola Kingdom in the 11th century. The temple is famous for those who have Rahu-Ketu dosha in their planetary positions.
Itinerary
Take a peek at our tentative itinerary! The purpose of the itinerary is to give you an idea of what you can expect, it does not include all the great things we plan to see and do! Make sure you join us to actually get the full experience.
This segment is a optional add-on. We will leave Chennai and Fly to Varanasi where we will spend 3 nights and 4 days at a riverfront hotel. We will explore some powerful temples and have a chance to perform some sacred rituals on this segment!
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Varanasi
We check in today, enjoy a nice welcome drink and get settled! We will have a quick meeting today and then do some local sight seeing.
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01
Chennai - Arrival
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and the biggest city in south India. This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then head to Kapaleeshwarar temple in Mylapore. Upon completion of this, we will use the rest of the day to do any immediate shopping in Chennai and pack for an early morning start tomorrow!
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Chennai
This morning we will start our pilgrimage by heading to Andra early today. Kalahasti will be our first stop followed by driving into the town of Tirupati. We will check into our Hotel here and have a evening darshan of Lord Balaji. We will then head back to the hotel to check in for the night.
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03
Chennai - Kalahasti - Tirupati
We will make a 4am visit to Tirupati to have the morning darshan followed by breakfast and checkout to the town of Kanchipuram. En route, we will stop at Nemili Bala who is considered a very powerful child goddess who appeared in a river near this home. Once we see Nemili Bala we will make our way into Kanchipuram. There are 5 main Temples we will see in Kanchipuram.
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Tirupati - Kanchipuram
This morning we will depart Kanchipuram after breakfast and drive 3 hours to Thiruvannamalai. The town reputed to be the Kailash of the south (Dakshina Kailasham). Annamalai is a mountain that is said to be a shiva lingam. Thiruvannamalai has thousands of small shrines, ashrams and very powerful pilgrimage spots!
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05
Kanchipuram - Tiruvannamalai
Get ready to rise and shine at 4am! We will all be embarking on Girivalam (walking around the mountain in prostration). Completing this 1x in ones life is told to bestow countless boons. Once we complete this, we will head back to the hotel and have breakfast/relax for the day. Evening visit to Annamalai Temple and Ramana Ashram.
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06
Tiruvannamalai
After breakfast we will embark on our next trip to the town of Trichy. We will visit Pillaiyar Patti Ganapathi temple en route and then check into our hotel. Evening trip to Jambukeshwaram Temple. Upon completion we will end the day at Sri Rangam. The Sri Rangam temple itself spans 23 acres and is one of the largest Temples in South India.
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Tiruvannamalai - Trichy
This morning we leave Trichy after breakfast and head to the capital of the Chola Empire. We will visit the Tanjore Brahdeeshwara Temple which was the crowning jewel of Rajaraja Cholan along with visiting his palace museum. When done, we will head to Kumbakonam and check into our resort style experience. Relax and rewind for the day!
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Trichy - Kumbakonam
Today we will explore some great and ancient temples after breakfast! - Ayvarpadi Prathyangira Devi - Upilli Appan Temple - Vaithyanathan Temple (Kaandam Reading Time)
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09
Kumbakonam
Today we will do a day trip to Thirukadaiyur Abirami Temple and Thirumeeyachur Lalithambikai Temple. This Temple is considered the first place that Lord Hayagriva chanted the Laltiha Sahasranamam on earth. We will be having lunch on the road! Come back to Indeco and check in for the night.
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10
Kumbakonam
Today we make our way to Mahabalipuram. En route we will be stopping at the Sri Nadarajah Temple in Chidambaram and then a quick drive through of the French colony of Pondicherry as we make it to Mahabalipuram this evening. Check into our beach side resort and enjoy the beach.
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Kumbakonam - Mahabalipuram
After breakfast we will head over to the Pancha pandavas caves that are very prominent in Mahabalipuram. We will go on a guided tour here. After this we will have lunch and head into Chennai.
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12
Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Today is your day! Relax, rest and enjoy. We will have some small group trips to shopping, movies and beaches arranged!
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Chennai
Today brings an end to our wonderful memories. OneHome Global will help you get ready for your journey home until we meet again for more fun filled memories!
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Chennai
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FAQ's
We know traveling abroad could be scary, we assure you OneHome Global is committed to giving you a very safe, stress-free and enjoyable experience. To further assure you, please check out some FAQs below!
Do I need to be religious to attend?
Definitely not! We will be covering a lot of Temples, but the tours will also be heavy on history, architecture and culturally immersive!
Is the water safe?
Bottled water is the only water anyone should be drinking on the trip. OneHome will ensure bottled water is made available throughout the day to ensure hydration is maintained.
Can we shop?
Of course! We will have allocated time throughout the trip for shopping. We will also have a few days at the beginning and the end of the trip designated just for this purpose.
Where will we stay?
OneHome will only be booking accommodations that meet 3-star standards or higher. In some rural towns, hotels will be 3 star hotels. Examples of which are: GRT Regency in Kanchipuram.
What if I get sick?
OneHome will have contacts with medical staff in every town we visit. Don’t worry, we will take care of you! If hospitalization is needed, we will be working with a few doctors to get you the best care needed.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, of course! This trip is for everyone. All children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Will COVID-19 protocols be followed?
Yes, we will be following all covid-19 protocols according to Tamil Nadu state guidelines and North America guidelines.
Can I wash my clothes?
OneHome will help coordinate a weekly washing drop off costing around 300 rupees for 4kg per person. If you need any immediate washes, everyone is allowed to utilize hotel wash services directly.
Do I get a room to myself?
If you want a single room, please reach out to us. The packages are for 2-3 person sharing basis.
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