Day 1: Arrival in Chennai & Arrival in Mamallapuram
After your arrival in Chennai, we’ll drive to Mamallapuram on the Indian Ocean coast. The day is meant for a gentle transition: the sea, 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, Sea & First Rituals
We’ll visit the impressive UNESCO temples of Mamallapuram, including Krishna’s Butterball and the famous Shore Temple. We’ll also experience a traditional puja in 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 visit the Eagle Mountain Temple, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area and where we can watch our first puja ceremony. The afternoon is free time.
Overnight: Mamallapuram, Bluemoon Guesthouse
Day 4: Mamallapuram – Pondicherry & Auroville
Drive to Pondicherry, a city blending French colonial history with Tamil spirituality. En route, we 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 explore Pondicherry on a Heritage Walk. We 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 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: 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 of Thingalur, which represents emotions, inner stability, and mental clarity. We then continue 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 will experience a traditional purification ritual with holy water. It serves to dissolve deep karmic imprints. We will then 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 Hindu temples still in active use 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 deep 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, rest, 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.