Explore Navagraha Temples Of Mars, Mercury & Ketu From Trichy With Lunch

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact.

Highlights:
• Temple of Mars
• Temple of Mercury
• Temple of Ketu

You will be picked from your hotel early in the morning for the 3-hour drive to the Temple of Mars in the town of Vaitheswaran. Mars is said to bestow valor, victory and strength. Believers take a dip in the water tank of this temple as it is said to have curative powers for skin ailments and also removes obstacles in getting married.

Next visit the Temple of Mercury located in the town of Thiruvenkadu, 10 miles away. This temple has been mentioned in the Hindu epic, Ramayana, and is believed to be 3,000 years old although it has been reconstructed over the ages. Mercury is said to bestow wisdom and intellect.

The last stop on the tour is the Temple of Ketu located in the town of Keelaperumpallam, a twenty minute drive away. The malefic influence of Ketu is feared by all as it is defined as ‘the taker’ in Hindu astrology.

All three temples were built during the reign of the Cholas between the 7th and 11th century A.D. and are reflective of the Dravidian style of architecture that is characterized by a 5-tiered central tower with ornate exteriors.

At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.

After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for participants with back problems.
• Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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• 02 bottles of mineral water per person
• Lunch (beverage excluded)
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Food or drink, unless specified
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• This Tour is Provided by SITA World Tours.
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