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Tour of Avudaiyarkovil from Tiruchirappali
6 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Avudaiyarkoil, Pudukkottai India
While entring into the main temple one can find big shrine for the Saint Manickavasagar. This place would be ideal for the one interested in arts and articheture as this shrine is full of ancient paintings inside it. There's big life sized sculptures such as Veerabhadra, Yaksha, Daksha and others, these sculptures are very beautiful and have uniqueness. Upon entering into the temple, have a glimpse of small mandap full of sculptures which are associated such as God making foxes as horses when the King, asked the minister for horses, and making those horses back to foxes.
The whole temple is noted for the roof work done by zephyr (granite) and all the pillars have beautiful sculptures on them. One can also find Pancha Bhootas, on the ceiling, in the corridor (prakara) surrounding the main shrine,
and has no separate shrine for Navagrahas (nine planets) as seen in other temples. Its found only in the pillars. All the 27 stars are beautifully present in the form of sculptures in this temple. There is also Sapta swara pillar (musical pillar). The stone chain is a famous sculpture in this temple. This temple has many more special features which can be seen only upon visiting there (open time: 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Athmanathaswamy Temple, Chettinad, Sivaganga India
Same as Avudaiyarkovil Kovil
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Avudaiyarkoil, Pudukkottai India
While entring into the main temple one can find big shrine for the Saint Manickavasagar. This place would be ideal for the one interested in arts and articheture as this shrine is full of ancient paintings inside it. There's big life sized sculptures such as Veerabhadra, Yaksha, Daksha and others, these sculptures are very beautiful and have uniqueness. Upon entering into the temple, have a glimpse of small mandap full of sculptures which are associated such as God making foxes as horses when the King, asked the minister for horses, and making those horses back to foxes.
The whole temple is noted for the roof work done by zephyr (granite) and all the pillars have beautiful sculptures on them. One can also find Pancha Bhootas, on the ceiling, in the corridor (prakara) surrounding the main shrine,
and has no separate shrine for Navagrahas (nine planets) as seen in other temples. Its found only in the pillars. All the 27 stars are beautifully present in the form of sculptures in this temple. There is also Sapta swara pillar (musical pillar). The stone chain is a famous sculpture in this temple. This temple has many more special features which can be seen only upon visiting there (open time: 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Athmanathaswamy Temple, Chettinad, Sivaganga India
Same as Avudaiyarkovil Kovil
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by private vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Toll Charges
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Special Darshan Fees
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
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