Pilgrimage circuit
Visit all six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan in one well-planned private tour across Tamil Nadu.
The Arupadai Veedu (the “six battle camps” or abodes) are six temples of Lord Murugan celebrated in the Sangam-era poem Thirumurugaatruppadai. Visiting all six is considered one of the most meaningful pilgrimages for devotees of Murugan.
Because these temples are spread across the state, a private vehicle is by far the most comfortable way to complete the circuit. You travel at your own pace and can add nearby shrines such as Meenakshi Amman, Srirangam or Kumbakonam along the way. See our Arupadai Veedu tour for a suggested itinerary.
Packages
From Coimbatore
A comfortable day trip from Coimbatore for darshan of Lord Dhandayuthapani at the Palani hill temple, with time for Thiru Avinankudi and panchamirtham prasadam.
Starting package price
From ₹2,730.00
Base ₹2,600.00 + 5% GST
From Madurai
A five-day pilgrimage to all six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan — Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudircholai.
Starting package price
From ₹13,650.00
Base ₹13,000.00 + 5% GST
Temple guides
Palani, Tamil Nadu
The hilltop shrine of Lord Dhandayuthapani, one of the six abodes of Murugan and among the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu.
Lord Murugan as Dhandayuthapani Swamy
Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
The first of Lord Murugan's six abodes, a rock-cut cave temple on the southern edge of Madurai where Murugan married Deivanai.
Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy) with Deivanai
Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
The seashore abode of Lord Murugan, where he is said to have vanquished Surapadman — second of the Arupadai Veedu.
Lord Murugan as Senthil Andavar (Subramaniya Swamy)
Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu
The fourth abode of Lord Murugan near Kumbakonam, where he explained the meaning of the Pranava mantra "Om" to Lord Shiva.
Lord Murugan as Swaminatha Swamy
Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu
The fifth abode of Lord Murugan, a hill temple in northern Tamil Nadu where Murugan married Valli.
Lord Murugan as Subramaniya Swamy with Valli and Deivanai
Alagar Hills, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
The sixth abode of Lord Murugan, set in the forested Alagar hills above the Kallazhagar Temple near Madurai.
Lord Murugan with Valli and Deivanai
We usually recommend five days so that each temple can be visited without rushing. The temples are spread across Tamil Nadu, from Tiruchendur in the south to Thiruthani in the north.
The traditional order starts at Thiruparankundram, but most pilgrims follow a practical driving route. We plan the order around your pickup city and darshan timings.
Palani has a winch and a rope car, and Thiruthani has a motorable road close to the shrine. Tell us about elders in your group and we will plan accordingly.
Pilgrimages to the hill shrines and seashore temples of Lord Murugan — from Palani and Marudamalai to Tiruchendur and the six sacred abodes.
The great Shaivite temples of the south — Rameswaram, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Kumbakonam and more.
The five Shiva temples representing earth, water, fire, air and space — Kanchipuram, Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruvannamalai, Srikalahasti and Chidambaram.
The nine planetary temples in the Kaveri delta near Kumbakonam, visited in a comfortable two-day circuit.
Pilgrimages to Srirangam, Tirumala, Guruvayur and other great Vaishnavite shrines of the south.
Visit the Divya Desams — the 108 Vishnu temples sung by the Alvars — starting with Srirangam, Tirumala and the Kumbakonam temples.
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