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Navagraha Spiritual Tour of India
Mamallapuram, India
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Summary
The Navagraha Temples – A Spiritual Journey
to the Nine Planet Temples in South India
November 6–19, 2026, and February 5–18, 2027, 14 days/13 nights
Group tour for 4–10 people
The nine Navagraha Temples are a unique group of Hindu temples in southern India, each dedicated to one of the nine celestial bodies: the Sun, the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Mercury, Rahu, and Ketu. These sacred sites are spread across nine different locations around the city of Kumbakonam in the state of Tamil Nadu, as well as in the Karaikal district of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Right at the start, visitors receive a palm-leaf reading that reveals which planets in their horoscope need to be strengthened. Accordingly, they can honor the planetary deities at the respective temples to balance their energies.
Visiting the Navagraha temples is considered a powerful way to mitigate negative planetary influences and strengthen positive energies. Thus, we embark on a spiritual pilgrimage to these sacred sites to positively influence our destiny through rituals and mantras. The palm-leaf reading shows us which planets are in an unfavorable constellation and need to be strengthened, as they could weaken our lives and our energy.
In addition, we will visit the sacred site of Rameswaram to free ourselves from stubborn karma. While Varanasi in northern India is considered a spiritual stronghold, Rameswaram fulfills this role in the south of the country.
The retreat at a glance
The most important facts in a nutshell:
- Categories
- Personal Development, Self-discovery, Mindfulness, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Astrology, Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats
- Date
- Nov | Feb
- Language(s)
- English, German
- Level
- Beginner
- Group Size
- 8
- Place
- Mamallapuram, India
- Accommodation
- Overnight stay included
- Catering
- Breakfast
- Types of food
- Vegetarian
- Services
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Round-trip tour with a private driver and guide from Traveller
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Palm Reading and Horoscope
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German Tour Guide
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Accommodation
Nettes Gästehaus in Strandnähe, hier übernachten wir gesamt 4 Nächte, die anderen Nächte in anderen Hotels, da es eine Rundreise ist.
Air-conditioned rooms
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Wireless internet
Terrace
Café
Luggage room / storage
Rooms
Catering
Breakfast is included. We usually go out for Indian food; there's a wide selection of vegetarian dishes.
sequence
Day 1: Arrival in Chennai & Travel to Mamallapuram
After your arrival in Chennai, we’ll drive to Mamallapuram on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The day is meant for a gentle transition: the ocean, tranquility, and time to prepare your body and mind for the spiritual journey. Optionally, you can enjoy an Ayurvedic massage. Dinner together.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 2: Mamallapuram – Temples, the Sea & First Rituals
We’ll visit the impressive UNESCO-listed temples of Mamallapuram, including Krishna’s Butterball and the famous Shore Temple. We’ll also experience a traditional puja at active Hindu temples. This day opens the door to India’s spiritual dimension and energetically prepares us for the upcoming temple visits.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 3: Eagle Temple near Mamallapuram
In the morning, we’ll visit the Eagle Mountain Temple, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area and where we can observe our first puja ceremony. The afternoon is free time.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 4: Mamallapuram – Pondicherry & Auroville
Drive to Pondicherry, a city where French colonial history meets Tamil spirituality. On the way, we’ll visit Auroville, an international community dedicated to conscious, peaceful coexistence. A place that opens up new perspectives on community and consciousness.
Overnight: Pondicherry, Shenbaga Hotel
Day 5: Pondicherry – Ashram & Spiritual City Tour
Free time in the morning. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Pondicherry on a Heritage Walk. We’ll visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram as well as selected temples and churches. This day combines meditation, silence, and cultural diversity.
Overnight: Pondicherry, Shenbaga Hotel
Day 6: Chidambaram – Palm-leaf reading & Shiva’s cosmic dance
Today, all participants will receive their personal palm-leaf reading. It reveals which planets in their own horoscope are weakened and need to be balanced. Afterward, we’ll visit the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram—a central site of the cosmic dance, symbolizing change, transformation, and liberation.
Overnight: Chidambaram, Saradharam Hotel
Day 7: Navagraha Temples – Mars, Mercury, Ketu & Saturn
On the way to Kumbakonam, we’ll visit four Navagraha temples. Each represents a specific planet and its influence on our lives—from health and courage (Mars) to mental clarity (Mercury), karmic purification (Ketu), and life’s trials (Saturn). Recommended rituals support energetic balance.
Overnight stay: Swamimalai, Indeco Hotel
Day 8: Navagraha Temples – Jupiter, Rahu, Venus & Sun
Further temple visits take us to Jupiter (meaning of life, teacher energy), Rahu (shadow aspects, inner restlessness), Venus (relationships, abundance), and the Sun (vitality, self-confidence). This day has a profound effect on both an astrological and emotional level.
Overnight: Swamimalai, Indeco Hotel
Day 9: Thingalur Moon Temple & Drive to Rameswaram
We visit the Moon Temple at Thingalur, which symbolizes emotions, inner stability, and mental clarity. We then continue on to Rameswaram—one of the holiest sites in South India and central to karmic purification.
Overnight: Rameswaram, Daiwik Hotel
Day 10: Rameswaram – Karmic Purification & Onward Journey to Trichy
At the Ramanathaswamy Temple, we’ll experience a traditional purification ritual with holy water. It serves to dissolve deep karmic imprints. Afterward, we’ll travel to Trichy, one of the oldest cities in South India.
Overnight: Trichy, Grand Gardenia Hotel
Day 11: Srirangam Temple & Return to Mamallapuram
Today, your journey takes you via the famous Srirangam Temple to Mamallapuram. This magnificent temple complex is one of the largest actively used Hindu temples in the world and is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Picturesquely situated on an island in the Kaveri River, it impresses with its majestic architecture and profound spiritual significance.
Return to Mamallapuram in the evening.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 12: Reflection & Relaxation by the Sea
Time to reflect on your experiences. Beach walks, relaxation, optional Ayurvedic massages. Let the body catch up with what the soul has experienced. In the evening, a group farewell dinner.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 13: One More Day to Relax
Another day for walks on the beach, an Ayurvedic massage, or shopping. Group farewell dinner.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the airport and farewell to India.
Arrival
Book your own flight; round-trip flight to Chennai; our partner agency will be happy to assist you with booking your flight
fisherman colony 189, 603104 Mamallapuram, , IndiaCancellation policy
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.After this, the booking is non-refundable.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel before your trip begins, please notify us in writing so that we can inform the hotels accordingly.
Cancellation Fees:
- Full refund of the travel funds paid
- 100–30 days before the departure date, minus a processing fee
of 20 euros per person.
- 29–15 days before departure: 20% of the travel costs
- 14–8 days before departure: 40% of the travel costs
- 7–0 days before departure: 90% of the travel costs
- If the trip is not taken: 100% of the travel costs.
Payment
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Bank transfer fees in Germany/Switzerland are the responsibility of the customer.
Insurance
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Complaints and Claims
Complaints and claims must be reported directly to Feel Good Travel on-site. Any further complaints, claims, or demands made after the trip will be addressed only in exceptional cases and only within 30 days of your return.
Disclaimers
Feel Good Travel is not liable for changes to the travel itinerary caused by unpredictable weather, government measures, strikes, wars, delays by third parties, vehicle breakdowns, etc.
Price Changes
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Therefore, the prices listed are subject to change.
Errors in the Itinerary
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Cancellation by Feel Good Travel
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