Aarupadai Veedu Tour — All Six Murugan Abodes in 8 Days
The complete Aarupadai Veedu pilgrimage — Thiruparankundram, Thiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudircholai — all six abodes of Lord Murugan in one 8-day circuit from Chennai airport.
- Duration
- 8D / 7N
- From
- On enquiry
- Best season
- October to March
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What you'll experience
- All six Aarupadai Veedu temples in a single trip
- Thiruchendur sea bath & Nazhi Kinaru
- Night girivalam at Thiruvannamalai
- Planned around darshan timings at each abode
Your itinerary
- D1
Chennai airport → Vadapalani
Morning pickup from your flight, then Vadapalani Andavar Murugan temple in the city, followed by shopping. Overnight in Chennai.
Chennai Airport Vadapalani Murugan Temple - D2
Chennai → Thiruthani → Thiruvannamalai
Thiruthani Murugan temple — the fifth abode — then on to Thiruvannamalai for Annamalaiyar darshan and the night girivalam. Overnight in Thiruvannamalai.
Thiruthani Murugan Temple Annamalaiyar Temple Night Girivalam - D3
Thiruvannamalai → Kumbakonam
Down to the Cauvery delta for Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy temple, the fourth abode, where Murugan taught the Pranava mantra to his father. Overnight in Kumbakonam.
Swamimalai Temple - D4
Kumbakonam → Thiruchendur
A long drive south to the coast for Thiruchendur Subramanya Swamy — the second abode — with the sea bath and the Nazhi Kinaru freshwater well. Overnight in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple Sea bath Nazhi Kinaru - D5
Thiruchendur → Madurai
Thiruparankundram — the first abode — then Pazhamudircholai, the sixth, along with the 18-Padi Karuppar temple and Alagar Kovil. Overnight in Madurai.
Thiruparankundram Temple Pazhamudircholai 18-Padi Karuppar Temple Alagar Kovil - D6
Madurai → Palani
Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the third abode, set on the hill — reached by winch or rope car. Overnight in Palani.
Palani Murugan Temple - D7
Palani → Trichy
On to Trichy for Srirangam Ranganathaswamy, Vekkaliamman temple and Uchi Pillayar on the Rockfort. Overnight in Trichy.
Srirangam Temple Vekkaliamman Temple Uchi Pillayar Temple - D8
Trichy shopping → airport drop
A full shopping day in Trichy, then your evening airport drop. Happy journey!
Trichy markets Trichy Airport
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned car for all 8 days
- Driver bata & night halt charges
- All tolls & parking
- Fuel
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals
- Temple entry, abhishekam & special darshan tickets
- Palani winch / rope car tickets
- Flights
Aarupadai Veedu Tour — FAQs
Does this really cover all six Aarupadai Veedu temples?
Yes — Thiruparankundram (day 5), Thiruchendur (day 4), Palani (day 6), Swamimalai (day 3), Thiruthani (day 2) and Pazhamudircholai (day 5). Vadapalani on day 1 is an extra, added because most Malaysian families want it while they are in Chennai.
Is 8 days enough for the full circuit?
It is, but the days are full — the six abodes are spread right across Tamil Nadu and day 4 in particular is a long drive to the coast. If you would rather take it slower, we run the same circuit over 10 days with shorter drives.
Can we do special abhishekam at the temples?
Yes. Tell us which abodes matter most and we will plan the arrival times around the abhishekam and darshan windows. Ticket costs are paid directly at the temple.
What is the best time for this pilgrimage?
October to March is most comfortable. Thai Poosam and Skanda Sashti are the most auspicious for Murugan devotees but also the most crowded — book well ahead if you want those dates.
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