2-Day Devotional Deep Dive: Kumbakonam & Navagraha Temples

Expand your spiritual journey by including a segment of the Navagraha (nine planetary deities) temples.

Day 1: Kumbakonam Temple Tour (as above)

  • Follow the 1-Day itinerary, covering the key temples within Kumbakonam (Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani, Nageswaraswamy, Chakrapani, Mahamaham Tank) and Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram.
  • Evening: Relax and perhaps revisit a favorite temple for the evening aarti (prayer).

Day 2: Navagraha Temple Circuit (Partial)

  • Morning (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
    • Begin your Navagraha tour. Start with Suryanar Koil (Sun God), the only temple dedicated exclusively to Surya.
    • Proceed to Kanjanur Sukran Temple (Venus) – Agneeswarar Temple.
    • Visit Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple, famous for the milk abhishekam.
    • Breakfast & Lunch: En route at suitable local eateries.
  • Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
    • Visit Uppiliappan Temple (Divya Desam), a unique Vishnu temple where no salt is used in offerings.
    • Head to Swamimalai Murugan Temple, one of the Arupadaiveedu, perched on a hillock.
  • Evening: Return to Kumbakonam, enjoy local dinner.

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