Explore Navagraha Temples Of Mars, Mercury & Ketu From Trichy With Lunch
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. Highlights: • Temple of Mars • Temple of Mercury • Temple of Ketu
Inclusions
What's included
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Guide
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked from your hotel early in the morning for the 3-hour drive to the Temple of Mars in the town of Vaitheswaran. Mars is said to bestow valor, victory and strength. Believers take a dip in the water tank of this temple as it is said to have curative powers for skin ailments and also removes obstacles in getting married.
Next visit the Temple of Mercury located in the town of Thiruvenkadu, 10 miles away. This temple has been mentioned in the Hindu epic, Ramayana, and is believed to be 3,000 years old although it has been reconstructed over the ages. Mercury is said to bestow wisdom and intellect.
The last stop on the tour is the Temple of Ketu located in the town of Keelaperumpallam, a twenty minute drive away. The malefic influence of Ketu is feared by all as it is defined as ‘the taker’ in Hindu astrology. All three temples were built during the reign of the Cholas between the 7th and 11th century A.D. and are reflective of the Dravidian style of architecture that is characterized by a 5-tiered central tower with ornate exteriors. At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for participants with back problems.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
How it compares in Thanjavur
- Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 20 day trips we list in Thanjavur.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a temple city in the Kaveri delta of Tamil Nadu, the Chola capital whose great Brihadisvara Temple is a World Heritage site.
Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, lies in the fertile delta of the Kaveri River, often called the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. It was a capital of the Chola dynasty, and the Brihadisvara Temple, completed around the year 1010 by Rajaraja I, rises above the town with a granite tower more than sixty metres high and a huge stone Nandi bull facing the shrine. It is part of the Great Living Chola Temples World Heritage site.
Top-ranked sights in Thanjavur: Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Brihadisvara Temple.
