Trip to Palani,Tiruttani,Tiruchendur and other Arupadaiveedu
Trip to Palani,Tiruttani,Tiruchendur and other Arupadaiveedu
You can write to me on templeashok@yahoo.co.in for any clarifications /doubts..i shall try my best to be of use to u so that u have a good dharshan..you can also write to me on the mail id above for adding anything more to make it more useful and informative every small info will help as it has probably helped you so please write in..…
The following temples are the Aru padai Veedu of Lord Muruga which means the most important temples.
Palani • Thiruchendur • Swamimalai • Thiruthani • Pazhamudircholai • Thiruparamkunram
Palani Murugan Temple
Details about the temple through links:
Official Website:
http://palani.org/
http://www.palanimurugantemple.org/
Other Wesites on Palani:
http://murugan.org/temples/palani.htm
http://www.palanitemples.com/famous_templesof_muruga.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/palani-murugan-temple
Temple Phone Number:
Std Code-04545 Phone Number : 242236, 241417
How I went:
Have been here many times from Coimbatore. You can travel from Madurai or Coimbatore. The distance is roughly 3 hours by bus from both places.
Normally I take a 4 45 am bus from Coimbatore. Reach Palani by 7.15 am. You can either climb steps about 500 or there is a path called elephant path without steps but a little circuitous. Otherwise for Rs 25 the auto can leave you at electric rope way car station which is about 10 minutes ride. The electic car will leave you on top of hil in 10 minutes. It is best to first go and pray to the temple that is in the foot hill
http://www.kumbakonam.info/palanimurugan/templesaavinankudi.html
Once you are on top you can buy a special dharshan ticket and worship the lord. The major Prasad here is panjamirdam which is a mix of hill banana,jaggary,honey,ghee etc.
Once you come down you can visit other temples around using the link below
http://www.palanimurugantemple.org/
Once done normally I have a good breakfast at Chellam Canteen right opposite the bus stand . The food is good here.
hotels in palani
http://www.palanitemples.com/palani_lodges_hotels.htm
http://www.palanicity.com/hotel.html Use a 2 before each of the hotel numbers after dialing the std code 04545 for this link.
How to reach
Nearest Airport –Coimbatore
Nearest Rail Head/ Railway Station – DindigulJunction.
Road Access: There are many buses from Chennai,Coimbatore and Trichy.
Preferred travel base: Coimbatore
STD Code of Madurai -04545
Railway Station code for Chennai Central – MAS
Most south bound trains especially to visit the places above start from Chennai Egmore (MS) Coimbatore –CBE Madurai –MDU Trichy Thiruchchirapalli – TPJ Tirunelveli –TEN Tenkasi - TSI
For Internet/ Mobile Railway ticket Booking in India use
http://www.irctc.co.in/
You can write to me on templeashok@yahoo.co.in for any clarifications /doubts..i shall try my best to be of use to u so that u have a good dharshan..you can also write to me on the mail id above for adding anything more to make it more useful and informative every small info will help as it has probably helped you so please write in..…
The following temples are the Aru padai Veedu of Lord Muruga which means the most important temples.
Palani • Thiruchendur • Swamimalai • Thiruthani • Pazhamudircholai • Thiruparamkunram
Palani Murugan Temple
Details about the temple through links:
Official Website:
http://palani.org/
http://www.palanimurugantemple.org/
Other Wesites on Palani:
http://murugan.org/temples/palani.htm
http://www.palanitemples.com/famous_templesof_muruga.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/palani-murugan-temple
Temple Phone Number:
Std Code-04545 Phone Number : 242236, 241417
How I went:
Have been here many times from Coimbatore. You can travel from Madurai or Coimbatore. The distance is roughly 3 hours by bus from both places.
Normally I take a 4 45 am bus from Coimbatore. Reach Palani by 7.15 am. You can either climb steps about 500 or there is a path called elephant path without steps but a little circuitous. Otherwise for Rs 25 the auto can leave you at electric rope way car station which is about 10 minutes ride. The electic car will leave you on top of hil in 10 minutes. It is best to first go and pray to the temple that is in the foot hill
http://www.kumbakonam.info/palanimurugan/templesaavinankudi.html
Once you are on top you can buy a special dharshan ticket and worship the lord. The major Prasad here is panjamirdam which is a mix of hill banana,jaggary,honey,ghee etc.
Once you come down you can visit other temples around using the link below
http://www.palanimurugantemple.org/
Once done normally I have a good breakfast at Chellam Canteen right opposite the bus stand . The food is good here.
hotels in palani
http://www.palanitemples.com/palani_lodges_hotels.htm
http://www.palanicity.com/hotel.html Use a 2 before each of the hotel numbers after dialing the std code 04545 for this link.
How to reach
Nearest Airport –Coimbatore
Nearest Rail Head/ Railway Station – DindigulJunction.
Road Access: There are many buses from Chennai,Coimbatore and Trichy.
Preferred travel base: Coimbatore
STD Code of Madurai -04545
Railway Station code for Chennai Central – MAS
Most south bound trains especially to visit the places above start from Chennai Egmore (MS) Coimbatore –CBE Madurai –MDU Trichy Thiruchchirapalli – TPJ Tirunelveli –TEN Tenkasi - TSI
For Internet/ Mobile Railway ticket Booking in India use
http://www.irctc.co.in/
Travel by Bus: From Chennai you can directly go and board busses from Koyembedu bus terminus.
For Travel by Private bus to and fro to any major town in Tamilnadu and some interstate destinations use the links below for bus booking through internet.
http://parveentravels.com/E-ticketing/index.php
http://kpntravels.in/ou/frmuserhome.aspx
Tiruttani Murugan Temple
Details about the temple through links:
http://murugan.org/temples/tiruttani.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/thiruthani-murugan-temple
http://www.tiruttani.com/
For Travel by Private bus to and fro to any major town in Tamilnadu and some interstate destinations use the links below for bus booking through internet.
http://parveentravels.com/E-ticketing/index.php
http://kpntravels.in/ou/frmuserhome.aspx
Tiruttani Murugan Temple
Details about the temple through links:
http://murugan.org/temples/tiruttani.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/thiruthani-murugan-temple
http://www.tiruttani.com/
Temple Phone Number:
Std Code- Phone Number :
How I went:
Normally I take the Tirupati siiting train that leaves at 6.30 am reach by about 8 am and then take an auto for Rs.20 to leave me on top of the hill. You can also climb 300 odd steps and reach the temple. I take a special dharshan ticket. Beware of monkey that will snatch anything you hold hanging. I finish my dharshan and take a bus back to Chennai.
How to reach
Nearest Airport –Chennai
Nearest Rail Head/ Railway Station – Tiruttani. You can also take local electic trains to arokkonam from Chennai central. and then again take a local from there. Some locals go directly. Please enquire.
Road Access: There are many buses from Chennai.
Preferred travel base: Coimbatore, Palani or Dindugal.
STD Code of Madurai -04545
Railway Station code for Chennai Central – MAS Tirupati - TPTY
For Internet/ Mobile Railway ticket Booking in India use
http://www.irctc.co.in/
Travel by Bus: From Chennai you can directly go and board busses from Koyembedu bus terminus.
For Travel by Private bus to and fro to any major town in Tamilnadu and some interstate destinations use the links below for bus booking through internet.
http://parveentravels.com/E-ticketing/index.php
http://kpntravels.in/ou/frmuserhome.aspx
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
You can reach this place from tirunelveli using busses or more comfortably by the list of trains given below. These do not need any reservation jus buy a ticket and get in. It takes 2.5 hours.
Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur Passenger runs between Tirunelveli Junction Railway Station and Tiruchendur Railway Station. Both stations are located in Tamil Nadu. Main stations on the way are Srivaikuntam, Nazareth and Kayalpatnam. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 62 km. Second class seating coaches are available.
Train Timings
Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur:
07:00 AM
11:15 AM
06:15 PM
Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli:
06:50 AM
02:00 PM
06:15 PM
Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur:
07:00 AM
11:15 AM
06:15 PM
Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli:
06:50 AM
02:00 PM
06:15 PM
Base fare: Class 2S – Rs 13.00
As on 24th Aug 2007 the above trains are not there as the trackes are being converted to broad guage.
There are many busses from tirunelveli new bus stand and the travel time is 1.5 hhrs to 1.75 hours. There are many busses from near railway station terminus to new bus stand. Auto will cost you Rs 80. The distance between railway station and new busstand is about 8 km.
Details about the temple through links:
http://tiruchendur.org/
http://www.answers.com/topic/thiruchendur-murugan-temple
http://www.tiruchendur.com/temple.html
Hotel I stayed: Mani Iyer Hotel- Normal room tariff Rs.195-Boarding and lodging 04639 242109
Temple Phone Number:
Std Code- Phone Number : 04639-
How I went:
Have been here many times. I take a train from Chennai to Tirunelveli by night. Morning by by 8.30 you can be there. From there there are regular passenger trains that leave to Tiruchendur(list and timings given above). They take 2 hours to reach tiruchendur. You can also take a bus from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur.
Once there I stay in hotel near temple beyond which the auto will not go. Near that last point there are two hotels. Mani iyer is one of them.
Once there I normally take the help of Mr.Ravi. Tell him Ashok Chennai had given the phone number. Am giving his contact details below. For a general good dharshan through him he charges Rs.100. If you want to do a milk offering etc for each it would cost Rs.150. Cost of participating in the pooja process charged seperately by the temple is Rs.100 for the pooja offerings.
Madras ravi-9344002239(mob) 04639243891(residence)..9443461309-raja his relative's cell no who will convey to him. Ravi’s house address is
145 veeraraghavapuram street,tiruchendur.628215 Generally he is in temple. If you call residence between 1 pm and 4 pm and afte 8.30 pm to 10 pm, he will be there.
He can take you around for a good dharshan of the temple and guide you. This place has so many touts who pounce on you and will just burn your pockets. So please be careful.
It is best to rach tiruchendur by 7pm or so in the night catch lord's last pooja at 8pm and retire to sleep. Wake up at 4 am and proceed to sea nearby the temple. Take bath in holy water of the sea near temple till sun rise and then proceed to Gnali Kinaru a well which is also holy water very near sea(rs 1 is chargedfor entry) this is a big well where steps will lead you to aplace where you will have two metal mugs..you can take bath to hearts content and wash of the sand from sea abth in the body and head etc...and then towel dry and proceed to the temple...please pay rs 5 and visit 5 lingas (panch linga) inside a small cave within the temple..lord muruga had sought his father shiva's blessings here..then proceed to worship the main lor muruga. ..there is also narayan, lord saturn and bhairav in the outer circle of the temple.
Hotels and Lodges in Tiruchendur
Hotel Mani Iyer -04639-242109,245769,246342,246343
Hotel Moorthy Mani iyer(New hotel and a sister concern)- 04639-246344
Both the above hotels are very near Temple
http://www.tiruchendur.com/lodges.html after dialing 04369 std code please use 2 before each of the hotel nos given in this link.
How to reach
Nearest Airport –Madurai . From Here you can take a 2 ½ hrs bus ride to Tirunelveli.
Nearest Rail Head/ Railway Station – Madurai Junction.
Road Access: There are many buses from Chennai,Coimbatore and Trichy.
Preferred travel base: Tirunelveli or Tiruchendur itself.
STD Code of Tiruchendur -04639
Railway Station code for Chennai Central – MAS
Most south bound trains especially to visit the places above start from Chennai Egmore (MS) Madurai –MDU Trichy Thiruchchirapalli – TPJ Tirunelveli –TEN
For Internet/ Mobile Railway ticket Booking in India use
http://www.irctc.co.in/
Travel by Bus: From Chennai you can directly go and board busses from Koyembedu bus terminus.
For Travel by Private bus to and fro to any major town in Tamilnadu and some interstate destinations use the links below for bus booking through internet.
http://parveentravels.com/E-ticketing/index.php
http://kpntravels.in/ou/frmuserhome.aspx
Swamimalai temple
http://www.tiruchendur.com/lodges.html after dialing 04369 std code please use 2 before each of the hotel nos given in this link.
How to reach
Nearest Airport –Madurai . From Here you can take a 2 ½ hrs bus ride to Tirunelveli.
Nearest Rail Head/ Railway Station – Madurai Junction.
Road Access: There are many buses from Chennai,Coimbatore and Trichy.
Preferred travel base: Tirunelveli or Tiruchendur itself.
STD Code of Tiruchendur -04639
Railway Station code for Chennai Central – MAS
Most south bound trains especially to visit the places above start from Chennai Egmore (MS) Madurai –MDU Trichy Thiruchchirapalli – TPJ Tirunelveli –TEN
For Internet/ Mobile Railway ticket Booking in India use
http://www.irctc.co.in/
Travel by Bus: From Chennai you can directly go and board busses from Koyembedu bus terminus.
For Travel by Private bus to and fro to any major town in Tamilnadu and some interstate destinations use the links below for bus booking through internet.
http://parveentravels.com/E-ticketing/index.php
http://kpntravels.in/ou/frmuserhome.aspx
Swamimalai temple
Please read the link of mine below
Thirupparamkundram Temple
Please read the link of mine below
Pazhamudircholai Temple
Please read the link of mine below
Please read the link of mine below
Please use the link below to know on some other Muruga temples
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