AROUND mahamaham
Mahamaham 2016 officially is between 13-22 February 2016. Different poojas will be undertaken throught the month of February and March. Visitors are allowed to take a dip in the holy waters of Mahamaham on 22 February. Around 8 Lakh devotees are expected to visit this time. They will be allowed in batches. No vehicle will be allowed around 6 KM radius from the Mahamaham Tank on that day.
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Ideally a Three-day stay from 20th or 21st Feb to 22nd or 23rd Feb is enough to visit all the Navagraha Temples and take holy dip in Kumbakonam. For those who have longer staying plans can CONTACT US for a customized itnirary.
TRAVEL PLANS
Day I
Starts at 6:00 AM at Tanjore
Tanjore to Chandran Temple (Thingalur)
Thingalur to Kanjanur
Kanjanur to Suryanar koyil
Suryanar koyil to Thirunageshwaram
Thirunageshwaram to Alangudi
Back to Tanjore at around 8:30 PM
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Day II
Starts at 6:00AM at Tanjore
Tanjore to Kumbakonam (7:00 AM)
Back to Tanjore for Dinner
Day III
Starts at 6:00 AM at Tanjore
Tanjore to Thirunallar
Thirunallar to Keelperumballam
Keelperumballam to Thiruvengadu
Thiruvengadu to Vaideeshwaran Koyil
Back to Tanjore around 9:00 PM
FOOD & STAY
BREAKFAST
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Idly with Sambar & Coconut Chutney
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Dosa with Sambar & Coconut Chutney
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Pongal Vada with Sambar & Coconut Chutney
Lunch
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South Indian Thalli
Dinner
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Phulka
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Jeera Rice
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Paneer, Gobi or Mushroom masala
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Salad
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Idly with Sambar
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Tanjore Palace
Saraswathi Mahal
Bird Sanctuary
Manora
Nagoor Shrine
Velankanni Shrine
There are many more temples and places to visit near Tanjore and Kumbakonam. Travel facilities will be provided for visiting these places depending on your time schedule.