Ooty to Thanjavur Divine Temple Tour
2 Days / 1 Night Spiritual Journey
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – Srirangam
- One of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world
- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha
- Located on the sacred island between the Cauvery and Kollidam rivers
- Famous for its 21 gopurams and massive temple complex
- A major pilgrimage center for Vaishnavites
Jambukeswarar Temple – Thiruvanaikaval
- One of the Pancha Bhoota temples representing Water (Appu)
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Jambukeswarar
- The sanctum has a natural underground water spring
- Goddess Akhilandeswari shrine is very famous
- Unique ritual where priest performs pooja dressed as a woman
Brihadeeswarar Temple – Thanjavur
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Built by Rajaraja Chola I in the 11th century
- One of the largest Shiva temples in India
- Famous for the massive granite Vimana tower
- The temple dome stone weighs around 80 tons
Airavatesvara Temple – Darasuram
- Another UNESCO heritage Chola temple
- Built by Rajaraja Chola II
- Famous for its musical stone steps
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Known for its intricate stone carvings
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple – Kumbakonam
- One of the most important Shiva temples in Kumbakonam
- Believed to be the place where Lord Shiva broke the cosmic pot (Kumbha)
- Central temple of the Mahamaham festival
- Famous for its huge temple tank and spiritual significance
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
- One of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan (Arupadai Veedu)
- Lord Murugan here is believed to have taught the meaning of OM to Lord Shiva
- Devotees climb 60 steps representing the 60 Tamil years
- Highly powerful temple for knowledge and wisdom blessings