Chola Nattu Divya Desams

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Chola Nattu Divya Desams Nadu Nattu Divya Desams

• Divya Desam temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
  In these temples, 12 Azhwars did 4000 Divya
  Prabandhams. There are 84 Divya Desams in
  Tamilnadu. Out of these, 40 temples are located
  in Chola Nadu.

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Day 1 Arrival Trichy

• On arrival at Trichy / railway station, after
  meet greet formalities, get transferred to your
  hotel and check in. Later visit Srirangam
  Ranganathaswamy temple which is the first temple
  among all the 108 Divya Desams.
• The main deity is Sri Ranganathaswamy. The
  temple is located on the banks of river Cauvery.
  This temples main deity was worshiped by Lord
  Sri Rama in Thrada Yuga. Lord Rama gifted the
  idol of Lord Ranganathar to Vibishana, the
  brother of King Ravana. While returning back to
  Sri Lanka after Ramas coronation in Ayodhya,
  Vibishana placed the idol on the ground for a
  break during the journey.
• But Vibishana could not even move when he tried
  then. By this, Lord Renganathar expressed his
  desire to stay on the banks of river Cauvery and
  promised Vibishana that he would be in his
  reclining form facing Lanka in the south. Then
  visit Uraiyur Nachiyar kovil located near Trichy
  town station where the main deity name is
  Azhagiya Manavala Perumal. Overnight Hotel in
  Trichy.

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Day 2 Trichy - Thanjavur (70 Km / 2 hrs)

• After breakfast visit Purushothama perumal
  temple, also named as Uthamar Kovil, situated
  in Manachanallur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli district
  of Tamilnadu.
• It is dedicted to Lord Vishnu and also one of the
  108 Divya Desam Temples. This temple is known as
  a sign of Mumoorthigal' (Three Gods) Lord
  Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma. It is also
  called as Bhikshandar Kovil.
• Then visit Thiruvellarai Pundarikaskshan temple
  which is believed to have been built by the
  Pallavas, which is shown by the three
  inscriptions in its two rock-cut caves and then
  visit Vadivazhagiya Nambi temple in Anbil,
  located at a distance of 35 kms away from Trichy.
  This temple dedicated to lord Vishnu and the main
  deity also known as Soundararaja perumal. After
  luch visit Sri Appakudathan Perumal temple in
  Thiruperai, situated in Koviladi village in
  Trichy district which is dedicated to Lord
  Vishnu. Sri Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple said to
  be mostly contributed by Chola dynasties.
• Then visit Sri Hara Saaba Vimochana Perumal
  temple in Thirukandiyur, located in the outskirts
  of Thanjavur, followed by Neelamega Perumal
  temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. The important
  festivals are celebrated during the Tamil month
  of Chitirai Panguni (Mar- Apr). Later transfer
  to Thanjavur and check in at the hotel. Overnight
  Hotel in Thanjavur.

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Day 3 Thanjavur - Kumbakonam (50 Kms / 1.5 hrs)

• After breakfast drive to Aduthurai Perumal
  temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the main
  deity name is also known as Jagad Rakshaga
  perumal, then to Kabisthalam Gajendra Veradhar
  Perumal temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams
  dedicated to Vishnu.
• He is worshipped as Gajendra Varadha Perumal with
  his consort Lakshmi as Ramamanivalli. Next to
  Bhoothangudi Vavil Ramar temple, dedicated to
  Lord Vishnu. Bhomi Pirattiyar represents one of
  the five Panchabhootas Earth, gives dharshan
  along with Sri Ramar as Narayanan in Nindra
  Thirukkolam here. Hence the name Pullam Boothan
  Kudi for this temple.
• Then visit Athanoor Aandu Alakum Ayan Perumal
  temple which is also known as Bhargava Kshetram.
  The lord who is supposed to be the Paramaathma,
  resides (Urayum) in all our hearts, considered as
  the place of stay for him. It is one of the 108
  Divya Desams.) PM Later drive to Kumbakonam and
  check in to hotel.
• Evening visit Kola Valvili Ramar temple.
  dedicated to Lord Sri Rama, who is worshipped as
  Kola Valvill Ramar with his consort Lakshmi as
  Maragathavalli. The temple is located 19 km away
  from Kumbakonam and is counted as Vaishnava Sukra
  Kshetra as Lord Vishnu here is a beautiful deity.
  
• This is the only temple where Garuda Bhagwan
  appears with 4 hands holding discus and conch.
  Finally visit Saarngapani temple, located in
  center of Kumbakonam. It is one of the
  Pancharanga Kshetrams of Lord Ranaganatha,
  Vaikuntha Ekathasi is the main festival in this
  temple. Overnight Hotel in Kumbakonam.

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Day 4 Kumbakonam - Nagappatinam - Kumbakonam
(150 Kms / 4 hrs)

• After breakfast drive to Sowriraja Perumal
  temple, located at Thirukannapuram a village in
  the outskirts of Nagapattinam, The main deity is
  lord Vishnu who is worshiped as Sri Neelanega
  perumal.
• The temple is believed to have been built by the
  Cholas. Then visit Soundariyarajan Neelamega
  Perumal. The main deity lord Vishnu is worshiped
  as Sri Soundararaja perumal. The temple had
  contributions from Pallavas, Nayakas, and Cholas
  during the 8th to 10th centuries. PM Later visit
  Thirukannankudi Loganatha Perumal temple, located
  in Thirukannankudi at a distance of 12 Kms away
  from Nagapattinam, The main deity is lord Vishnu,
  worshiped as Loganatha perumal. As per Hindu
  legend, sage Gautama is believed to have
  worshiped the deity here.
• The temple was built by The Cholas of the late
  9th Century, with later contributions from
  Vijayanagara Dynasty Madurai Nayakas. Then
  visit Thirukannanmangai Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal
  temple located 10 kms away from Thiruvarur city
  center. The tmain deity is lord Vishnu, worshiped
  as Sri Bhatavatsala perumal. The temple was
  constructed by The Cholas dynasty Later by
  Thajavur kings and Nayakas. Then visit
  Thirucherai Saranathan Perumal temple located in
  a small village Thirucherai at a distance of15
  kms away from Kumbakonam. The main deity lord
  Vishnu is worshiped as Sri Saranatha perumal in a
  standing posture. This temple is believed to have
  been built in the 8th century by The Cholas.
  Lastly visit Thirunarayur Nambi perumal temple
  where the main deity is lord Vishnu. This temple
  is located in Nachiyarkovil, 10 kms away from
  Kumbakonam. Overnight Hotel in Kumbakonam.

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Day 5 Kumbakonam - Chidhambaram (85 Kms / 3 hrs)

• After breakfast visit Nathan Kovil Jaganatha
  Perumal temple, located in Kumbakonam district.
  The main deity is lord Vishnu, who is worshiped
  as Sri Jagannatha perumal Oppiliappan temple.
• The Lords main name is Oppiliyappan. Oppilla
  appan Oppiliyappan (No Matches). The temple is
  believed to build during the 8th century. This
  temple prasadam is made without salt. Then visit
  Thiruvazhundur Devaadi Raja Perumal temple in
  Mayavaram district. The main deity is Devaadi
  Raja perumal or Amaruvippan perumal. PM Later
  visit Sirupuliyur Arulmaakadal Perumal temple at
  a distance of 17 kms away from Mayiladuturai
  city.
• The main deity is Arulmaakadal perumal or
  Sthalasayan perumal. Then visit Parimala
  Ranganathar temple in Mayiladuturai town,
  dedicated to lord Vishunu. The deity name is
  Parimala Ranganathar and the Perumal here is
  believed to have appeared before Chandra the Moon
  god. The temple was cconstructed in different
  times during Cholas, Vijayanagaras Madurai
  Nayakas period. Next visit Thalachangadu Naan
  Mathiya perumal temple located in Thalachengadu,
  a village of Mayavaram district. The also known
  as Thalachengadu Nanmathiyam. This temple is very
  small but looks like the Chandraloga, the land of
  Moon god. Thaayar has no seperate sannadhi. Later
  drive to Chidambaram en route visit Thadalar
  Seerkazhi Trivikrama perumal temple in Sirkazhi
  town near Chidambaram. This temple is also called
  Thadalan Kovil. The main deity is Trivikrama
  perumal graces in a Standing posture. Upon
  arrival at Chidambaram, check in to hotel.
  Overnight Hotel in Chidambaram.

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Day 6 Chidambaram - Thiruvankadu - Chidambaram
(80 Kms / 3 hrs)

• After early breakfast drive to Thiruvenkadu and
  visit Thiruvaali Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple,
  Deiva Nayaga Perumal temple, Annan Kovil
  Srinivasa Perumal temple, Vaikuntha Natha perumal
  temple, Sri Purushothama perumal temple, Sri Per
  Arulaalan perumal temple, Sri Senganmaal
  Ranganatha perumal temple, Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan
  perumal temple and Manimaada Sri Narayana perumal
  temple. PM Later visit Thirumanikoodam Sri
  Varadaraja prumal, Kavalambadi Sri Gopala Krishna
  perumal temple and Parthanpalli Thamaraiyal
  Kelvan perumal temple. Evening drive back to
  Chidambaram.
• Overnight Hotel in Chidambaram.

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Day 7 Chidambaram - Cuddalore - thirukovilur -
Trichy(300 Kms / 6 hrs)

• Early Morning visit Govindaraja perumal temple
  (inside Natarajar temple, located in city center
  in Chidambaram. This is one of the Divya Desams
  placed inside Thillai Natarajar temple.
• The temple is also called Thiruchitrkootam in
  Vaishnavism. Later return to hotel. After
  breakfast check out and drive to Cuddalore to
  visit Devanatha perumal temple. The temple is the
  only historical temple in South India to have a
  shrine of Hayagriva on hilltop.
• Thew Trivikrama temple is located in
  Trhirukovilur and the main deity is Ulagalantha
  perumal or Trivikra perumal. Ulagalantha Perumal
  is believed to have been appeared before King
  Mahabali and the Alvars. Later drive to Trichy.
  Upon arrival transfer to Trichy airport / railway
  station for onward journey.

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