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“Vivamus et metus.”
Chidambaram
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Named after the mangroves or Thillai that dominated the
surrounding area, Chidambaram is one of India’s most
sacred shaivite places of worship. Known to many simply as
“Kovil” or temple, Chidambaram has been significant even
before the 6th century after which it was celebrated by the
Nayanmars. Nataraja, or Adavallan became the tutelary
deity of the Chola emperors and since then the temple and
the town around it grew in size and magnificence.
Be it religion, festivals, business or tourism, Life in Chidambaram
revolves around the Natarajar Temple and the Govindaraja
revered by Vaishnavaites. Enshrined in the Hall of Gold
or Porchabai, the bronze sculpture representation of Shiva as the
cosmic dancer, Nataraja here is not only the King of dancers but
performs that dance that creates and sustains the cycle of the
cosmos itself. He also embodies the spirit of Shiva as the master of
space that cannot be discerned let alone measured.
The rituals in the temple for both Nataraja and Govindaraja are
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complex, filled with music and celebrate the all-‐pervading
essence of the divine spirit. The temple is managed by the
ancient and unique community of Dikshitars. The
"Ananda Thandalam” or dance of eternal bliss has
inspired the classical dance of Tamil Nadu Bharata
Natyam . Today, Natyanjali is a festival that has the
largest convergence of dancers from all around who
perform in front of the Lord of Dance.
The Phrase Chidambara Rahasya or Mystery of
Chidambara is one that is quite commonly used in the
south and refers to an abstract geometrical design which
is supposed to signify the act of creation. Though we may
not be able to assure you the revelation of this mystery,
we, Embassy Trave l s and His to r ian Pradeep
Chakravarthy , invite you to join us in the unraveling of
this magnificent temple, its influence on art and culture
and a glimpse of surrounding marvels in stone
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Suspendisse elementum rhoncus velit. Nulla turpis metus, faucibus nec, dignissim at,
cursus in, tortor.
Sirgazhi is home to the Brahmapureeswarar Temple. The temple, though amongst the oldest in the region, has
very few ancient historical records due to extensive renovations. Nevertheless, for what is lacks in records it more
than makes up for in size and legacy. The temple is spread over 17 acres with courtyards and high wall enclosures
-‐ the tallest in the region – no mean feat considering that the stone was not locally quarried!
The temple has a unique construction pattern. Shiva is worshipped in three different forms at three different levels
of the shrine: The Shivalingam (Bhrammapureeswarar) at the ground level, Uma Maheswarar (Toniappar) at the
middle level, and Bhairavar (Sattanathar) at the upper level.
The temple is both mythologically as well as historically significant with Thoniappar believed to be the Hindu
version of Noahs arc and Gnana Sambandar, a prominent shaivite poet and saint, whose miracle filled life was
witnessed by many and documented as well. Though he lived for a mere 16 years, his contribution to Shaivism in
Tamil Nadu is immense. His verses are important for their metaphors, devotion and a source of inspiration even
for the non-‐devout.
Sirgazhi
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Srimushnam has two of the most exquisite
temples structures, one for Shiva and the other
for Vishnu.
The Bhuvaraha swamy temple has an architecture that is high on drama and an
interesting climax, i.e., a temple of such massive proportions beautifully reveals the little secret of the primary deity in the
garbagraha, which will make you smile!
The 16 pillared Purushasukta mandapa built by the Nayakas in the 16th /17th Century is one of the finest and resonates the
hymn recited everyday. Between the main gopura and the sixteen-‐pillared hall is the hundred-‐pillared mandapa belonging
to the age of the Marata kings of Tanjavur.
The Nayak kings, queens and their retinue bedecked in fine jewelry and elaborate hair-‐dos are seen surrounded by parrots, and
other animals. The Varaha image has long been a favored political symbol for kings making this a good place to understand
how religion and politics worked together for mutual benefit.
The Tirumuttamudaiya Mahadeva Shivan Temple is smaller but set in a more serene surrounding. The two earlier Shrines were
composite until divisions arose and were eventually separated. Inscriptions of the Cholas, Pandyas with Vijayanagara kings
from the 10th century on this unique architectural piece gives us a glimpse of the a fascinating water management in the region.
Srimushnam
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Day 1
0530 Depart by AC Coach
0800 Breakfast at Pudhucherry
1030 Reach Sirgazhi and Visit the Sattanathar Temple
1230 Leave for Chidambaram
1330 Arrive at Hotel. Check in and Lunch
1600 Leave for Chidambaram Nataraja Temple.
1645 Temple tour
18 15 Odhuvar’s concert
1845 Distribution of Prasadam
19 15 Darshan and time to explore
2000 Return to Hotel
2045 Dinner and Rest
Day 2
0830 Breakfast at Hotel
0900 Leave to Veeranam Lake and click time!
0930 Leave to Srimushnam
1030 Visit Nithileshwara Temple
1 100 Visit Bhoovaraha Swamy Temple
1200 Leave for Pudhucherry
1400 Lunch at Pudhucherry
1600 Return to Chennai
Itinerary
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Es sent ial Pre Read
- Several places we will be visiting are places of worship and therefore we
request your special attention to the following:
- Please dress conservatively and avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless wear.
A dupatta or shawl will be much appreciated. Men, Kindly consider a
dhoti and shawl for the Chidambaram Temple.
- Comfortable shoes or slippers since monuments are footwear free zones
- We strongly advice carrying sun block, sunglasses and cap
- Photography may not be permitted in certain Places
- Basic medication/ first aid will be available. Please carry your
specific medication if any
- Camera -‐ certain places may charge anything between Rs. 10 and Rs.100
for the usage of camera.
- We would like to iterate that this is not a religious trip and therefore we
all need to respect the time and interest of those who are coming to
enjoy the heritage aspect of the trip. Therefore PLEASE ENSURE TO
RESPECT AND STICK TO TIME SCHEDULES.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, in case we need to make certain
changes in the itinerary, we request you patience and understanding.
We assure you that the alternative option provided will be just as
exciting
Included:
- Travel By AC Coach
- Accommodation in a heritage property and AC
rooms accommodating upto 2 adults. Children will be
accommodated depending on the age and hotel policy. In this
Trip we will be staying at Lashmi Vilas -‐
http://lakshmivilas.co.in
- All meals – 2 Breakfast, 2 lunch and 1 dinner. (Request you to
specify your preference in advance)
- 2 bottles of water per person will be provided on the coach every
day
- Reqular Entrance Tickets wherever required as per itinerary
- Darshan at temples will be included if People wish to and ONLY
if time permits.
Not -‐ Included:
- Expenses of Personal nature
- Room Service
- Any other attraction/temple not mentioned in the itinerary
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Hailing from Tirunelveli and moving on to international exposure through KFI, MCC, JNU(Delhi) and LSE
(London) in his academic years, Pradeep Chakravarthy has always had a passion for the history and
Heritage of Tamilnadu with special focus on the role that it plays in society then and now. Having a
background in HR/leadership development and coaching though his assignments in TVS, Cognizant,
Infosys and McKinsey, he constantly explores methods of constructively employing out of the box techniques
of exposure to fine elements practiced in ancient times to motivate and hone ones inherent skills. He
pioneered temple walks in Madras. His deeply invested interest in the music, food, literature of Tamilnadu
allows him to present succinctly and simply even the dreariest topic in history. He has authored several
books and has over 300 articles in The Hindu, Marg magazine, India Express, Times of India etc., to his
credit. He has lectured in several prestigious venues like IIC(Delhi), IC (London) and is an awardee from the
Tag Foundation.
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About
Us
Embassy Trave l and Tours has been in the business of tailoring unique and memorable travel
experiences for the past four decades.
A part of the Airlift Group of Companies, we adhere in a personalized manner to all travel related services
that one might require be it guidance, documentation, reservations, currency exchange etc.
Customization and luxury travel is our forte, which ensures the utmost comfort for our clients whether it is
outbound, inbound or domestic travel.
Heritage is the vertical we take pride in adding to our existing array of experiences extended by us. We are
proud to showcase some of the neglected treasures of a bygone rich era that are just around the corner. We
assure you that the whole experience will be an absolute luxurious insight into our glorious past.
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Testimonials
Our ob j e ct i ve t rans lat es to exper i ences : - “The musical notes of explanations and the soul embedded in them, indeed, held us in awe at your painstaking scholarship
and sharing this with the uninitiated. An apparently disparate group whose individual notes merged into a fine melody, the
role of every one present enriched the music of the moment and left an indelible impression” – J Krishnan, Trustee, Port
Trust
- “The two day trip was really unique -‐ a kind of ' money can't buy ' experience “ – CEO, MNC
- “I had a great time & enjoyed myself which is naturally but a consequence of, most importantly the composition of the group,
mixed with a superb schedule of places visited & unmatched service from the hosts” – Deepak Ramaswamy, MD,
International Clearing & Shipping Agency (I) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
- “Thanks Priya and Pradeep for a superbly planned and executed heritage trip. Still recovering form the last royal meal!” –
Mrs. Nithya Balaji, Head of Communications, NGO
- “ A window of opportunity to look into the glorious heritage of our nation and to rediscover our ancient culture. Our
Historian and Host were excellent drawing me back to their trips ” -‐ Saileshraj Vummidi, Jeweler and Entrepreneur
- “ Heritage, art, comfort and delicious local cuisine. A relaxing and enjoyable tour with a lot of learning” -‐ Sriram Rajaram,
Captain, Indigo Airline
- Loved the group, the historian, the host, the places, and the food. Fascinating experience! It was an absolute revelation for
me. That there was so little that we knew about our heritage and culture.”– Murali Vasudevan, Zonal Manager, HP
Package Cost : INR 11,700 On Twin Sharing Basis INR 13,700 On Single occupancy Basis Confirmation and Payment : Before August 31th 2015 For the online brochure and upcoming tour please visit: http://mysticalpalmyra.com/
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The Next Experience
Tan javur
December 10 th t o 13 th 2015 of
Every aspect of South Indian art -‐ painting, music , dance, food and craft have been influenced by Thanjavur from the 9th century to the 20th
Century. Our trip will look at the Brihadeswara temple, the priceless bronzes and manuscripts in the Sarasvati Mahal Library and lesser-‐known
architectural gems like the Shwartz church and the etheral Mahadevapatnam fort. Our highlight will be a visit and conversation with one of the
districts oldest agrarian families. All of this with inputs from the author of the definitive book on Thanjavur culture.
Tentat iv e I t inera ry :
10th Depart from Madras to Tanjavur by Train
11th Tanjavur Brihadeshwara Temple, Palace, Saraswathy Library and Art Gallery, Meeting with the Senior Prince of Tanjavur
12th Mahadevapattinam, Mannargudi, Marata Temple and the Schwartz Church, Train to Chennai
13th Arrive at Madras
S ince we n eed to Make Tra in Reser vat ion s Be for e the 1 2 th o f Augus t i n order t o as sure s eat s , We reques t you to
conf i rm be fo re 1 1 th August 2015 w i th your fu l l name and age a s per ID . We shal l soon s end the Ful l de ta i l s o f
the package .
Inca se You would pre fe r an a l t e rna te mode o f t ranspo rtat ion l ik e by a i r or road , k ind l y l e t us know in o rder t o
t a i l or the package accordingl y .
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