Pancha Bhoota Sthalam Tour

Tour Overview

Temples Covered

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  Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh

  Srikalahasti Temple

  Lord Shiva as Srikalahasteeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika

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  Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

  Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

  Lord Shiva as Ekambareswarar

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  Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

  Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai

  Lord Shiva as Arunachaleswarar and Goddess Unnamulai Amman

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  Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

  Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

  Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer

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  Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

  Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval

  Lord Shiva as Jambukeswarar and Goddess Akilandeswari

Suggested Itinerary

1. Day1

   Bangalore to Srikalahasti — Vayu (air)

   Bangalore → Srikalahasti

   Morning departure from Bangalore to Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh. Darshan at the Srikalahasteeswara Temple, the air lingam. Overnight in Srikalahasti or Tirupati.

2. Day2

   Kanchipuram — Prithvi (earth)

   Srikalahasti → Kanchipuram

   Drive to Kanchipuram. Darshan at the Ekambareswarar Temple, the earth lingam, and time to visit Kamakshi Amman and other Kanchipuram temples. Overnight in Kanchipuram.

3. Day3

   Tiruvannamalai — Agni (fire)

   Kanchipuram → Tiruvannamalai

   Drive to Tiruvannamalai. Darshan at the Arunachaleswarar Temple, the fire lingam. Optional Girivalam or a visit to Sri Ramana Ashramam. Overnight in Tiruvannamalai.

4. Day4

   Chidambaram — Akasha (space)

   Tiruvannamalai → Chidambaram

   Drive to Chidambaram. Darshan of Lord Nataraja, the space element, including the Chidambara Rahasyam. Overnight in Chidambaram.

5. Day5

   Thiruvanaikaval — Appu (water)

   Chidambaram → Tiruchirappalli

   Drive to Tiruchirappalli. Darshan at the Jambukeswarar Temple at Thiruvanaikaval, the water lingam, and optionally the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple next door. Overnight in Tiruchirappalli.

6. Day6

   Return to Bangalore

   Tiruchirappalli → Bangalore

   Return drive to Bangalore. Alternatively, end the tour at Tiruchirappalli or continue to Madurai.

Timings and order can be adjusted to suit your family and temple darshan times.

Pickup & Drop

• Bangalore city, railway station or airport
• Madurai (reverse route, on request)

Regular pickup cities for this tour:Bangalore, Madurai. Drop can be at your starting point or another city on request.

Important Information

• The tour crosses into Andhra Pradesh; interstate permits apply and will be addressed in your quotation.
• The route can be reversed to start from Madurai or Tiruchirappalli.
• Traditionally, devotees who perform Rahu–Ketu pooja at Srikalahasti return home directly afterwards. If you plan this pooja, we can move Srikalahasti to the end of the tour.
• Driver allowance is included in the displayed base price. Tolls, parking, interstate permits and kilometres beyond the stated allowance are additional.
• The final displayed price includes 5% GST and remains an estimate until the complete route and pickup details are confirmed.
• Temple timings and dress codes are set by temple authorities and can change on festival days. Please check before you travel; we plan the route around darshan times.
• Festival days, weekends and school holidays draw large crowds at popular temples. Allow extra time and book your vehicle early.
• The itinerary is a suggestion — stops, order and overnight halts can be changed to suit your family.

Frequently Asked Questions