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Chota Kailash
Visu embarked on a spiritual and trekking expedition to Chota Kailash (Adi Kailash), located at an altitude of 6,310 meters. Known as a replica of Mount Kailash, this sacred pilgrimage site houses Parvati Lake and Gauri Kund, offering a divine experience.
Adi Kailash is the second most sacred peak among the Panch Kailash, providing devotees a chance to connect with Lord Shiva in a serene environment. The trek, spanning 14 kilometers, takes you through lush valleys, dense forests, and picturesque meadows, with stunning views of snow-covered Himalayan peaks.
The Yatra, organized by Kumaon Vikas Nigam Mandal (KMVN), brings devotees closer to the divine, inspiring faith and reverence for nature.
Pilgrimage to Banaras
Visu has been making an annual pilgrimage to Banaras for the past 30 years, especially during Kartik Purnima.
This festival, celebrated on the full moon day of Kartika, holds immense spiritual significance. Devotees bathe in the holy rivers, light oil lamps (diyas), and offer prayers to receive divine blessings. The energy of this day is believed to be enhanced by the alignment of the Sun and Moon.
Visu's devotion to the sacred city of Banaras has led him to not only visit every year but also to author a book, கங்கை சொல்லும் பாடம் (Reflections from Ganga), which is released in 2025 during the Kumbh Mela, reflecting his deep spiritual connection.
Haridwar:Spiritual and Divine Connection
Haridwar, located in Uttarakhand, India, is a sacred place for devotees seeking a connection with the divine.
Visu has visited several temples in Haridwar, including the Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple and the Maa Mansa Devi Temple. He has trekked the hills on foot, but occasionally took the rope car to reach these temples. One of the highlights of Haridwar is the holy dip in the Ganges, which Visu has taken every year for the past 30 years.
His experiences at Haridwar and the Ganga Arati inspired him to write கங்கை சொல்லும் பாடம் a tribute to the spiritual journey.
Rishikesh:World Capital of Yoga
Rishikesh, known as the "World Capital of Yoga," is a peaceful town where the Ganges flows from the Himalayas.
Each year, Visu visits this sacred destination to rejuvenate his spirit. He usually stays at the Sivananda Ashram, located near the famous Ram Jhula.
The town offers spiritual and physical renewal through yoga, meditation, and the divine Ganga Arati at Paramand Niket and Triveni Ghat.
In recent years, Rishikesh has seen modern developments like a new railway station with state-of-the-art facilities and the construction of the Janaki Jhula bridge, making it even more accessible for spiritual seekers.
Sathuragiri, Tamilnadu, India
Visu has been visiting Sathuragiri every year until the COVID-19 pandemic. Located in the Western Ghats, near Srivilliputhur in Madurai district, Sathuragiri is a popular pilgrimage and trekking destination.
The name Sathuragiri, derived from the Sanskrit words Chathur (four) and Giri (hill), also known as Sundara Mahalingam, is home to the sacred Sathuragiri Shiva Temple. The trek to this temple is challenging, with rugged terrain and steep climbs.
Devotees seek blessings from Lord Shiva at the Sundara Mahalingam and Santhana Mahalingam temples, which are only open on Amavasya and New Moon days. The trek is a heart-pumping adventure, and the serene beauty of the Western Ghats makes it a unique spiritual and physical journey.
Odhimalai - Tamilnadu, Chennai
Visu Iyer has a long-standing tradition of climbing six hills in three days every year during the Thai Poosam festival in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu.
Thai Poosam celebrates Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon The first hill of the pilgrimage is Odhimalai, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, where he is depicted with five faces and eight arms. Located near Puliampatti, this temple requires a 4 km walk followed by a climb of 1,800 steps to reach the temple at 2,000 ft.
The temple is believed to be where Lord Murugan taught the Pranava mantra to Lord Shiva. Visu’s journey also includes Marudhamalai, Nagamalai, Sivanmalai, Sennimalai, and Thindal hills, making it a truly divine and physically invigorating experience
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