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Two-Day Kumbakonam Navagraha and Temple Tour with Return to Navalur, Chennai

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Day 1: Traditional Temples Tour

Kumbakonam Area on July 27, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Kumbakonam

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast at Saravana Bhavan, open from 6:30am, serving fresh idlis, dosas, and filter coffee.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00am

Visit Thirunarayur Temple

Travel approximately 30 minutes from Kumbakonam to this ancient Shiva temple, renowned for its peaceful ambience and intricate carvings; open 6am to 8pm.
INR0, 1h0m

9:30am

Drive to Thiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingeswarar Temple

Head 25 minutes to this beautifully preserved Shiva temple, famous for its large gopurams and religious significance; open 6am-8:30pm.
INR0, 1h0m

11:00am

Drive to Thirumazhapadi Temple

Travel 40 minutes to this historic temple known for its Dravidian architecture and spiritual importance; open 6am to 8pm.
INR0, 1h0m

12:15pm

Lunch at Hotel Heritage Kumbakonam

Return to Kumbakonam and enjoy local Tamil cuisine with vegetarian specialties at Hotel Heritage, open till 3pm.
INR400, 1h0m

1:30pm

Rest or optional visit to Kumbakonam Market

Take time to relax or explore local markets famous for brass items and traditional sweets.
Varies, 2h0m

3:30pm

Visit other local temples or relax at hotel

Spend your late afternoon at leisure, possibly revisiting the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in town or resting.
INR0, 2h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Balaji Bhavan, Kumbakonam

Enjoy classic South Indian vegetarian cuisine specializing in dosas, open until 10pm.
INR350, 1h0m
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Day 2: Navagraha Temples Circuit

Near Kumbakonam on July 28, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Begin with a quick breakfast at your hotel before starting the Navagraha pilgrimage.
Included, 1h0m

7:00am

Visit Thingalur Temple (Shani - Saturn)

A 20-minute drive to the Shani temple, one of the nine planetary deity temples known for blessings against astrological afflictions; opens 6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm.
INR0, 45m

8:00am

Drive to Sooriyanar Koil (Surya - Sun)

15 minutes from Thingalur, this famed Sun God temple features a sacred tank believed to cure diseases; open 6am-8pm.
INR0, 1h0m

9:15am

Drive to Budhan Temple (Mercury) at Thirunageswaram

Approximately 30 minutes drive to the Budhan temple dedicated to Mercury, noted for its spiritual power; open 6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm.
INR0, 45m

10:15am

Drive to Alangudi Temple (Guru - Jupiter)

About 20 minutes from Budhan temple, visit this important Navagraha temple dedicated to Jupiter, appreciated for its temple art and rituals; open 6am-8pm.
INR0, 1h0m

11:30am

Lunch at local restaurant near Alangudi

Enjoy a vegetarian meal serving regional delicacies before return travel.
INR250, 1h0m

12:30pm

Drive towards Navalur, Chennai

Start your approximately 5-hour drive back to Navalur via main highways, with optional stops for tea and breaks.
INR0, 5h0m

5:30pm

Arrival at Navalur, Chennai

Reach your destination with wonderful memories from the rich cultural and spiritual temple circuit.
INR0, 0h0m
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