Theni to Kumbakonam & First Temple Visit (Sun & Moon)TimeActivityDescription & Highlights07:00 AMInnova Crysta Pickup from TheniBegin the comfortable highway drive from Theni towards Kumbakonam (Approx. 5 – 5.5 hours drive).10:00 AMComfort Stop & RefreshmentsStop for a planned break and refreshments on the main highway route.12:30 PMCheck-in to Kumbakonam HotelArrive, check in to the pre-booked AC accommodation, and take a quick lunch break.03:00 PMTemple 1: Thingalur (Moon – Chandran)Drive to the Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Chandran (Moon).05:00 PMTemple 2: Sooriyanar Koil (Sun – Surya)Visit the first major Navagraha temple, uniquely dedicated to Surya Bhagavan and housing all nine planetary deities.07:30 PMDinner & LeisureReturn to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest overnight in Kumbakonam.Day 2: Navagraha Circuit (Jupiter, Rahu, Mars, Venus)This day covers four major planetary temples in the eastern/southern circuit.TimeActivityDescription & Highlights07:30 AMBreakfast & DepartureStart the day early with breakfast at the hotel.09:00 AMTemple 3: Alangudi (Jupiter – Guru)Visit the Apatsahayesvarar Temple (Guru Bhagavan), dedicated to Jupiter, the planet of wisdom.11:00 AMTemple 4: Thirunageswaram (Rahu)Visit the Naganathar Temple, the dedicated stalam for Rahu Bhagavan. Optional: Visit the nearby Uppiliappan Temple (Divya Desam).01:30 PMLunch BreakStop for lunch near Mayiladuthurai or a convenient point on the circuit.03:30 PMTemple 5: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars – Sevvai)Visit the Vaitheeswaran Koil, a divine healing temple associated with Angaarakan (Mars).05:30 PMTemple 6: Kanjanur (Venus – Sukran)Visit the Agniswarar Temple, the dedicated stalam for Sukra Bhagavan (Venus).07:30 PMDinner & Overnight StayReturn to the Kumbakonam area for dinner and overnight stay.Day 3: Final Temples & Return to Theni (Saturn, Mercury, Ketu)TimeActivityDescription & Highlights07:00 AMEarly Check-out & DriveCheck out from the hotel and drive directly to the Thirunallar region.08:30 AMTemple 7: Thirunallar (Saturn – Saneeswaran)Perform poojas at the Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, the highly significant stalam for Shani (Saturn). Bathing in Nala Theertham is recommended.11:00 AMTemple 8: Thiruvenkadu (Mercury – Budhan)Visit the Swetharanyeswarar Temple, the stalam for Budhan (Mercury).12:30 PMTemple 9: Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu)Visit the Nagannathaswamy Temple, the final Navagraha stalam for Ketu.01:30 PMLunch & Commence ReturnHave a quick lunch and begin the long return journey towards Theni (Approx. 5.5 hours drive).07:00 PMDrop-off at TheniArrive back in Theni and be dropped off at your location, concluding the pilgrimage.
Theni to Kumbakonam & First Temple Visit (Sun & Moon)
