Sacred Commencement: April 24, 2026 (Friday) — Chennai Koyambedu Metro Station at 3:00 PM | Tiruttani at 6:00 PM
The Six Sacred Temples (Arupadai Veedu)
| # | Temple | Location | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Tiruttani | Tiruvallur, TN | Victory over evil — where Murugan received the vel |
| 2️⃣ | Swamimalai | Kumbakonam, TN | The Guru of Shiva — Murugan taught Om to Lord Brahma |
| 3️⃣ | Palani | Dindigul, TN | The Renunciate Lord — Dhandayuthapani Swamy |
| 4️⃣ | Thiruchendur | Tirunelveli, TN | Victory over Surapadman — seashore temple |
| 5️⃣ | Pazhamudircholai | Madurai, TN | Grace amidst nature — Murugan's divine garden |
| 6️⃣ | Thiruparankundram | Madurai, TN | Divine union — Murugan's sacred marriage to Devasena |
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
🛕 Tiruttani – Where Victory Begins
3:00 PM — Board the AC bus at Chennai Koyambedu Metro Station. Journey begins with prayers and group introductions.
6:00 PM — Holy arrival at Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tiruttani. The sacred hill temple where Lord Murugan's victorious story began.
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Divine Darshan & Deeparadhana. Experience the powerful evening aarti at this ancient hilltop temple.
8:00 PM — Sathvik Dinner (Ubayam — temple community meal provided by generous devotees).
Night — Overnight sacred journey towards Swamimalai in AC bus. Rest and reflect on the blessings received.
🌅 Swamimalai → Palani – The Guru & The Renunciate
6:00 AM — Brahma Muhurtha (auspicious dawn) Darshan at Sri Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai. This is where Lord Murugan, as the Supreme Guru, taught the meaning of Om to Lord Brahma himself.
7:30 AM — Traditional Breakfast.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Divine travel to Palani through sacred Tamil Nadu landscapes.
4:00 PM — Evening Darshan at Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani. Ascend the sacred hill (ropeway arranged). Lord Murugan as the supreme ascetic, holding only his vel. Famous Panchamrutham prasadam.
7:00 PM — Dinner.
Night — Overnight journey towards Thiruchendur in AC bus.
🌊 Thiruchendur → Pazhamudircholai → Thiruparankundram → Chennai
5:00 AM — Early Morning Darshan at Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruchendur. The seashore Murugan temple — waves of the Bay of Bengal create a sublime atmosphere for morning prayers.
7:30 AM — Breakfast (Ubayam).
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Travel to Pazhamudircholai.
2:00 PM — Darshan at Sri Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai. Murugan's divine garden temple amidst lush Alagar Hills near Madurai.
4:00 PM — Travel to Thiruparankundram.
6:00 PM — Evening Darshan at Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram. The ancient cave temple where Lord Murugan's divine marriage to Devasena took place. A blessed conclusion to the yatra!
Night — Blessed return journey to Chennai. Arrive Chennai Koyambedu Metro by morning. 🙏
What's Included
Included (AC Package)
- AC Transportation for the entire pilgrimage
- Non-AC private hall stay with clean restrooms
- 2 Breakfasts (Sathvik)
- Ubayam (community food at temples)
- All darshan arrangements
- Experienced trip coordinator
- All arrangements made for comfort, safety & spiritual sanctity
Not Included
- Personal archana / abhishekam charges
- Personal shopping / offerings
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned above
Important Rules: Strictly No Alcohol and No Smoking throughout the yatra. Sathvik (vegetarian) food only. Respectful attire required at all temples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ubayam (உபயம்) means a devotee sponsors food (Annadanam/Prasadam) at a temple for all pilgrims. At most temples on this yatra, devotees generously sponsor meals for the group. This is a beautiful spiritual tradition of sharing and community.
The transport is fully AC (bus). The stay is in Non-AC private halls (dharmasalas) with clean, hygienic restrooms — suitable for pilgrimage stay.
The Palani ropeway is arranged for the group. Those who wish to climb the steps as a form of devotion are welcome to do so independently.
Yes, families with elderly members are welcome. We ensure comfortable arrangements for all age groups on this yatra.