THIRUNALLAR

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Itinerary for your One Day Chennai to Thirunallar Sightseeing Trip

Pickup from your Chennai Home / Hotel at 6:00 AM

Tourism Place Suggested Duration

• Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple - 70 mins

• Karaikal ammaiyar - 50 mins 

• Kailasanathar Temple - 30 mins

• Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple - 40 mins

• Karaikal Beach - 60 mins

Drop at your Chennai Home / Hotel by 10:00 PM

NOTE: You can visit all these places in Thirunallar or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Chennai to Thirunallar fixed itinerary package.

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What is Included in One Day Thirunallar City Tour Package from Chennai?

• Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Chennai

• Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary

• Driver Batta

• Parking charges

What is Excluded in 1 Day Thirunallar Sightseeing Package from Chennai?

• Entry fee for tourist attractions in Thirunallar

• Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)

• Breakfast, Lunch or any meal

• Lodging / Accommodation

• Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package

• Vehicle beyond the designated tour route

• Toll gate charges

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What to see! A Quick Guide to Thirunallar Sightseeing Tour from Chennai by Taxi

Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Chennai to Thirunallar tour package.

1. Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple

Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple

• Must See / Things to Do: Admire the holy chariot

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

One day Chennai to Thirunallar trip starts with the visit to the famous Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple. A sacred temple dedicated to Lord Saneeswara and Lord Dharbaranyeswara, the manifestation of Lord Shiva.

Legends state that it was in this place that Lord Saneeswara had lost all his powers to Lord Shiva. This holy place is also well known for the notable contributions made in the history of Tamil Literature.

It is believed that the transition from one Zodiac sign to another zodiac sign is made once in every three years and during this auspicious day devotees throng the temple to pay their obeisance to Lord Saneeswara. Lord Dharbaranyeswara appears along with his consort Bhogamartha Poon Mulayar called as Praneshwari.

Among the holy ponds of the temple namely Nala Theertham, Brahma Theertham and Saraswathi Theertham, Nala Theertham is considered to be the most auspicious.

Legends state that King Nala had taken bath in this Theertham and worshipped the Lord here which had relieved him of the miseries that arose due to the effects of Saturn. As such the place is known as Nallaru where Nala refers to King Nala and the word aru means healing.

As a common practice devotees take bath in this pond before proceeding to the main shrine with the belief that all their misfortunes would be washed out. Renowned saints Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnanasambandar and Manickavasagar , the famous 63 Nayanmars, Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan are the other deities enshrined in the temple.

Majestic Rajagopuram decorated with striking carvings and sculptures adorn the temple’s beauty. Elegant mandapams and corridors add to the charm of the temple. It is also notable for the story of Pachchai Padigam written here in praise of the Lord.

2. Karaikal Ammaiyar

Karaikal Ammaiyar

• Must See / Things to Do: Pay homage to Sri Aurobindo and the mother

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Get enlightened with the next stopover of our one day Chennai to Thirunallar town, the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. A sacred complex enshrines Lord Shiva as Somanatha and goddess Punithavathi as Ammaiyar. She is the only woman Nayanmar among the 63 Nayanmars. Devotees are greeted with a glorious three tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance.

Punithavathi was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Her husband Paramadatta realised her divinity and left her alone. He moved to another place and married another girl. When Punithavathi had come to know about her husband’s second marriage she pleaded Lord Shiva to make her look older.

She turned to be an old lady and moved to Mount Kailash with her head upside down. Since then recognizing her devotion and her divinity a temple was built in Karaikal by Malai Perumal Pillay in 1929.

3. Kailasanathar Temple

• Must See / Things to Do: Look for the different Shiva Lingas in the temple

• Timings:Morning – 7am to 12pm || Evening – 4pm to 8:30 pm

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Stop by the famed Kailasanathar Temple situated opposite to the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple built by the Pallavas in the 8th century. Many parts of the huge temple were rebuilt by the French. A 2000 year old temple enshrines Lord Shiva as the presiding deity.

Admire the incredible craftsmanship in the elaborate doorways built in the four directions of the temple. It is one of the largest temples of the town and also hosts the idols of Goddess Soundarambal, Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dakshinamurthy and Goddess Saraswathi.

4. Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple

Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple

• Must See / Things to Do: Pay your obeisance to Lord Vishnu

• Timings: Morning – 8 am to 12 pm || Evening – 3 pm to 6 pm

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: Rs. 30/- per person || Still Camera: Rs. 15/-

Another significant temple located near the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is the Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. This next stop of our one day Thirunallar local sightseeing spot is situated on the Bharathiar Street near the Chandra Theertham. It is the temple tank for these two spiritual sites.

Presiding deity of the temple is Lord Nithya Kalyana Perumal, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu who appears in reclining form. It also features the idols of Chakkarathalwar, Hanuman, Ranganayaki Thayar, and Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Andal and Goddess Alamelu Thayar.

5. Karaikal Beach

Karaikal Beach

• Must See / Things to Do: Take a leisurely stroll along the shore

• Timings: 24 hours open

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Conclude your full day Thirunallar trip with the visit to the fabulous Karaikal Beach. Tourists can keep themselves engaged with various water sports including canoeing, boating and kayaking. It also proffers restaurants and a children’s park for the travellers to relax near the beach.

Situated along the Bay of Bengal coastline it is considered as one of the picturesque beaches of South India. A key highlight of the amazing beach is that the Arasalar River meets the Bay of Bengal at this beach.

One day Chennai to Thirunallar trip offers a heart-warming experience as you visit one of the holiest places in South India. Karaikal is packed with gorgeous ancient shrines which prove to be must –visit sites. The most important religious landmark is the Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple.

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