Arrive in Madurai · Koodal Azhagar
Begin with a city-centre Perumal visit before heading south. The visit to Koodal Azhagar Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Madurai.
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TAMIL NADU PILGRIMAGE
Andal & Tamiraparani Divyadesam Trail
Follow Alvar heritage from Andal's town toward the Tamiraparani shrines. This 5-day divyadesam plan has custom dates and time for the confirmed temple schedule.
AT A GLANCE
Places along the way
01Koodal Azhagar
02Andal
03Kallapiran
04Adinathar
THE JOURNEY
Day by day
Travel from Madurai to Srivilliputhur · Andal
Give Andal's temple and its town a full, unhurried visit. The visit to Srivilliputhur Andal Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Srivilliputhur.
Travel from Srivilliputhur to Srivaikuntam · Kallapiran
Start a selected Nava Tirupati trail beside the Tamiraparani. The visit to Srivaikuntam Kallapiran Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Srivaikuntam.
Travel from Srivaikuntam to Alwarthirunagari · Adinathar
Finish with a shrine associated with Nammalvar before onward travel. The visit to Alwarthirunagari Adinathar Temple is planned around confirmed opening hours and the group's preferred pace. Overnight in or near Alwarthirunagari.
Depart from Alwarthirunagari
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 selects two Nava Tirupati shrines; a full nine-shrine visit needs additional days and confirmed opening times.