Explore Thondai Nattu Divya Desams

On arrival at Chennai Airport or railway station, after meet-and-greet formalities, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, visit Kapaleeswarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple, both popular Hindu temples in Chennai near Marina Beach. The main deity here is Lord Krishna, worshipped as Parthasarathy. As per the Hindu Puranas, the Saptharishis (Seven Sages) worshipped the Panchaveeras, making this a prominent stop in many Vishnu temple tour packages in Tamil Nadu. End the day at the Ashtalakshmi Temple Chennai, a coastal temple known for its spiritual serenity.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Chennai.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temple, near Pallavaram — one of the unique Divya Desams near Chennai. Next, visit Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple at Thiruvidanthai near Mahabalipuram, a must-see in any coastal temple tour in Tamil Nadu. Continue to Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple in Mahabalipuram, one of the oldest Pallava-era temples and an essential part of heritage temple circuit tours.

Later, drive to Kanchipuram, often called the City of a Thousand Temples, and check in at the hotel. On the way, visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, famous for its ancient Attimaram idol, displayed every 40 years. The temple’s layered construction by the Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, and Vijayanagara kings adds to its architectural grandeur.
Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

After breakfast, explore all the Divya Desam temples in Kanchipuram, a must for anyone following a South India temple pilgrimage route. Visit temples such as Sri Yathothakari Temple, Adikesava Perumal Temple, Azhagiya Singar Temple, and Sri Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple — all dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the evening, stop at Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, located inside the Kamakshi Amman Temple, and then visit the cluster of four Divya Desams within the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple complex.

Next, explore Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, a significant site for Pallava architecture lovers. Then, head to Sri Pavala Vannar Temple and wrap up the day with a visit to Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple, located on Kanchipuram’s outskirts — all significant stops on any Divya Desam travel itinerary.
Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

Early morning, visit the Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple, located within Ekambareswarar Temple, one of the rare temples for both Lord Vishnu and Shiva — ideal for Shiva-Vishnu combined temple tours. Next, proceed to Pandava Thoodhar Temple, linked to the Mahabharata and built by the Pallavas and Cholas — a top site in mythological tourism in Tamil Nadu. Drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Then head to Sholingur Yoga Narasimhar Temple, a major hill temple in Tamil Nadu with about 2000 steps. It is a sacred site in Narasimha temple circuits. After lunch, drive to Chennai via Veeraraghava Perumal Temple in Tiruvallur, where the Lord is worshipped as Vaithya Veeraraghava Perumal, associated with healing miracles.

Before reaching Chennai, visit Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple in Thirunindravur, an 8th-century Vishnu temple built by the Pallavas, often visited on spiritual tours near Chennai.
Overnight stay in Chennai.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Chennai Airport or railway station for your onward journey. This concludes your Divya Desam Yatra in Tamil Nadu, one of the most enriching Vishnu temple pilgrimage tours in South India.