Explore Thondai Nattu Divya Desams - 4 Nights / 5 Days

2N Chennai 2N Kanchipuram

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Overview

This Thondai Nadu Divya Desam tour is a soul-stirring journey through the historic temple towns of Tamil Nadu. Starting in Chennai, the tour introduces you to its iconic coastal and heritage temples, including Parthasarathy and Kapaleeswarar.

From here, you travel to Mahabalipuram, famous for its Pallava-era marvels, and Thiruvidanthai, home to the revered Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. The journey then continues to Kanchipuram, the “City of Thousand Temples,” where numerous Divya Desams reveal centuries of devotion and architectural grandeur.

The final leg of the tour covers Thiruvallur, Sholingur, and Thirunindravur, completing a sacred pilgrimage across 22 Divya Desams. Ideal for pilgrims and culture enthusiasts alike, this journey blends devotion, mythology, and Tamil Nadu’s living heritage.

Itinerary

This 5-day pilgrimage covers Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Sholingur, offering darshan at 22 Divya Desam temples in the Thondai Nadu region of Tamil Nadu.

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai−

On arrival at Chennai Airport or railway station, after meet-and-greet formalities, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, visit Kapaleeswarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple, both popular Hindu temples in Chennai near Marina Beach. The main deity here is Lord Krishna, worshipped as Parthasarathy. As per the Hindu Puranas, the Saptharishis (Seven Sages) worshipped the Panchaveeras, making this a prominent stop in many Vishnu temple tour packages in Tamil Nadu. End the day at the Ashtalakshmi Temple in Chennai, a coastal temple known for its spiritual serenity.
Evening at leisure.

Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai - Thiruvidanthai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram (140 Kms / 1.5 hrs)+

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temple, near Pallavaram, one of the unique Divya Desams near Chennai. Next, visit Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple at Thiruvidanthai near Mahabalipuram, a must-see in any coastal temple tour in Tamil Nadu. Continue to Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple in Mahabalipuram, one of the oldest Pallava-era temples and an essential part of heritage temple circuit tours.

Later, drive to Kanchipuram, often called the City of a Thousand Temples, and check in at the hotel. On the way, visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, famous for its ancient Attimaram idol, displayed every 40 years. The temple’s layered construction by the Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, and Vijayanagara kings adds to its architectural grandeur.

Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

Day 3: Kanchipuram+

After breakfast, explore all the Divya Desam temples in Kanchipuram, a must for anyone following a South India temple pilgrimage route. Visit temples such as Sri Yathothakari Temple, Adikesava Perumal Temple, Azhagiya Singar Temple, and Sri Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple, all dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the evening, stop at Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, located inside the Kamakshi Amman Temple, and then visit the cluster of four Divya Desams within the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple complex.

Next, explore the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, a significant site for Pallava architecture lovers. Then, head to Sri Pavala Vannar Temple and wrap up the day with a visit to Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple, located on Kanchipuram’s outskirts, all significant stops on any Divya Desam travel itinerary.

Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

Day 4: Kanchipuram - Trivallur - Chennai (170 Kms / 3.5 hrs)+

Early morning, visit the Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple, located within the Ekambareswarar Temple, one of the rare temples for both Lord Vishnu and Shiva, ideal for Shiva-Vishnu combined temple tours.

Next, proceed to Pandava Thoodhar Temple, linked to the Mahabharata and built by the Pallavas and Cholas, a top site in mythological tourism in Tamil Nadu.

Drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Then head to Sholingur Yoga Narasimhar Temple, a prominent hill temple in Tamil Nadu with about 2000 steps. It is a sacred site in Narasimha temple circuits.

After lunch, drive to Chennai via Veeraraghava Perumal Temple in Tiruvallur, where the Lord is worshipped as Vaithya Veeraraghava Perumal, associated with healing miracles.

Before reaching Chennai, consider visiting Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple in Thirunindravur, an 8th-century Vishnu temple built by the Pallavas, which is often included on spiritual tours near Chennai.

Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 5: Departure from Chennai+

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Chennai Airport or the railway station for your onward journey. This concludes your Divya Desam Yatra in Tamil Nadu, one of the most enriching Vishnu temple pilgrimage tours in South India.