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Murugan Arupadai Veedu — All Six Abodes

Visit all six traditional Murugan abodes in a logical north-to-south road journey. This 7-day murugan sthalangal plan has custom dates and time for the confirmed temple schedule.

Package ref. SP-TN-0827 daysAcross Tamil Nadu6 key stops

AT A GLANCE

Places along the way

01Tiruttani
02Swamimalai
03Palani
04Thiruparankundram
05Pazhamudircholai
06Tiruchendur

THE JOURNEY

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Tiruttani · Tiruttani

Begin from Chennai with a hill-temple visit and an early overnight stop. The visit to Tiruttani Subramaniya Swamy Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Tiruttani.

DAY 02

Travel from Tiruttani to Swamimalai · Swamimalai

Cross into the Cauvery delta, allowing a full transfer day and evening darshan. The visit to Swaminatha Swamy Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Swamimalai.

DAY 03

Travel from Swamimalai to Palani · Palani

Choose the hill access option that suits the group and keep the day unhurried. The visit to Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Palani.

DAY 04

Travel from Palani to Thiruparankundram · Thiruparankundram

Travel toward Madurai for the rock-cut shrine. The visit to Subramaniya Swamy Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Thiruparankundram.

DAY 05

Travel from Thiruparankundram to Pazhamudircholai · Pazhamudircholai

Continue to the Alagar hills for the fifth shrine and a gentle Madurai evening. The visit to Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Pazhamudircholai.

DAY 06

Travel from Pazhamudircholai to Tiruchendur · Tiruchendur

Finish at the seaside Murugan abode before onward departure. The visit to Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Tiruchendur.

DAY 07

Depart from Tiruchendur

Keep the morning flexible for breakfast or a final local visit, then transfer to the agreed departure point. Final timings follow the confirmed train, flight or road plan.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trip details

Proposed inclusions

  • Route planning and temple visit sequencing
  • Accommodation in the category agreed before booking
  • Ground transfers for the confirmed route
  • Local guidance and practical darshan timing advice where available

Usually separate

  • Flights or train tickets unless added to the proposal
  • Temple donations, special darshan, rituals and entry fees unless specified
  • Meals, personal spending and activities outside the agreed itinerary

This is a selected sample circuit, not a promise to visit every shrine in the tradition. Temple hours, worship access, festival crowds and road times can change. This route has long transfers and hill access; add rest days for seniors or large groups. Darshan arrangements are confirmed separately.