Wednesday, February 11

Chettinad to Rameshwaram

Navagraha at Devipattinam and Shree Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
(1-1/2 hour drive)

8:00 AM | Navapashanam Temple of the Navagraha in the Sea at Devipattinam.

This is a unique Navagraha temple, the only one in the sea in the Bay of Bengal. Lord Rama is believed to have installed the Navagraha and worshipped them at Navapashanam. We will perform the rituals. Those who are willing can do the parikrama. The ocean is not very deep, and the temple is well protected. We have done this parikrama a few times on earlier trips.

Drive to Rameshwaram. (1-1/2 hour drive)

8:00 PM Shree Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple

This is where Lord Hanuman revealed his five faces. Hence, the idol of Hanuman is depicted with five faces: Lord Hanuman in the middle, along with the faces of Lord Narasimha, Lord Adi Varaha, Lord Garuda, and Lord Hayagriva on the sides. We are visiting this major Hanuman temple, as worship of Lord Hanuman is considered the most important remedy for Lord Saturn.

(Lunch & Dinner included)

Overnight stay at Hotel Residency Towers, Rameshwaram

Thursday, February 12

Rameshwaram

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple

8:00 AM | Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples. According to tradition, Lord Rama established and worshipped the lingam before crossing the Rama Setu bridge to Sri Lanka. It is one of the Char Dham and Jyotirlinga pilgrimages. Each of the Jyotirlingas is connected to one sign of the zodiac. Rameshwaram represents the sign of Aries, where Saturn is debilitated. We will visit this great temple as part of the remedies to Lord Saturn.

In the morning, we will dip in the sea and then visit the 22 wells, which will help us let go of our karma. It is an amazing experience, as the water from each well is poured over the devotees during abhishekham. After this amazing purifying ritual, we will visit the temple. There are several small temples to visit within this grand temple.

6:00 PM Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple again

(Lunch & Dinner included)

Overnight stay at Hotel Residency Towers, Rameshwaram

Friday, February 13

Rameshwaram to Kumbakonam 5-hour journey

Thirukodeeswarar Temple in the Evening

8:00 AM | Leave for Kumbakonam (5 hours)

6:00 PM Thirukodeeswarar Temple, Thirukodika

Here, Shani Bhagwan is Bala or child. The story goes that Shaniswarar undertook penance here, invoking the blessings of Lord Thiru Kotteeswarar (Lord Shiva). Since the belief was that Shani’s vision caused sadness to people and brought evil times all around, he shut his eyes in disgust, stating that he did not want to cause any more trouble to the people. Thiru Kotteeswarar appeared before Shani and preached the doctrine of truth, suggesting that Shani helped people realise their sins and wrongs to others. In reality, it was Shani’s contribution to their well-being, for only after he set his eyes on the wrongdoers did they take corrective steps to cleanse the sins. Saturn was a student of Thiru Kotteeswarar, and he is seen here in a ‘Bala’ (child) form.

(Lunch & Dinner included)

Overnight stay at Mantra, Koodam

Saturday, February 14

Kumbakonam

Thirupugalur Agnipureeshwarar Shiva Temple (1/2 hour drive)

8:00 AM | Agnipureeshwarar for Shatabhishak Temple

This is an important temple to visit before the Grand Shani temple in Thirunallar. Here, Agni worshipped Lord Shiva. A Rare form of Sri Agni (fire God) with two faces, seven flames, seven hands, four horns and 3 feet. Maharaja Nala is believed to have taken a bath at this temple to get rid of the influence of Lord Saturn. He finally heard that the Saturn impact will leave him at Thirunallar. Hence, it is considered as anugraha sthalam. Anugraha means grace. It is this temple we must visit before the Thirunallar temple.

5:00 PM Optional Visit to Suryanar Kovil and Kanjanur Shukran Temple

At the Surya temple, the presiding deity is the Sun, along with his consorts Ushadevi and Pratyusha Devi. The temple also has separate shrines for the other eight planetary deities. It is the only temple where all nine Navagrahas have their own shrines. Surya is Shani's father so that we will honour him.

The main deity in the Kanjanur Shukran temple is Shiva, who is in the form of Agnishwara. It is regarded as a main temple to visit for Shukra Venus. Saturn is exalted in Libra, the sign ruled by Venus. Therefore, we will visit the temple to honour Lord Shukra.

(Lunch & Dinner included)

Overnight stay at Mantra Koodam

Sunday, February 15

Kumbakonam

Shri Dharbaranyeswara Swamy (1-1/2 hour drive)

Sri Agnishwara Temple for Bharani (30 minute drive)

8:00 AM | Shri Dharbaranyeswara Swamy

Shri Shaneeshwara Bhaghavan Sthalam – Thirunallar. The grand Shani temple at Thirunallar has incredible energy and a spectacular Saturn temple. We will be performing pujas, lighting lamps, and praying to Saturn. This is one of the most important Saturn temples for performing remedies for Saturn. Our whole trip is geared towards this grand temple.

LUNCH | Neemrana Bungalow on the Beach, Tranquebar

4:00 PM Optional Visit to Sri Agnishwara Temple for Bharani

Bharani is the Nakshatra in which Lord Saturn is debilitated. We are visiting this temple to seek his blessings. In 2028, Saturn enters Aries, so this is an important temple to visit.

7:30 PM FAREWELL DINNER

(Lunch & Dinner included)

Overnight stay at Mantra Koodam

Monday, February 16

Chennai Airport - Last Day
(6 hour drive to Chennai Airport)

Transfer to Chennai Airport

8:00 AM | Leave for Chennai Airport

LUNCH | Lunch is on the way - Cost Shared

Ensure Domestic Flights depart after 6 pm and International Flights After 8 pm.

(Breakfast Included)

(Hotel Not Included)