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2nd November to 6th November – 04N/05D
The upcoming holy yatra to Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari and Madurai offers you a great opportunity to soak in the divinity of the Almighty God. But it is not merely a pilgrimage. In fact, it is a journey of inner healing and transformation leading to spiritual-awakening. Our itinerary includes all significant sites of these places. There will also be profound meditation sessions by celebrated spiritual guru Dr. Archika Didi. This holy journey will help you advance in the continuous process of spiritual healing.
Dr. Archika Didi is a well-known spiritual guru and philanthropist. At present, she is actively working towards society upliftment through her various initiatives. As the chairperson of Dr. Archika Foundation, she has been empowering the society by lending a helping hand to the downtrodden people. She is also running Karuna Sindhu Charitable Hospital where people are given quality healthcare services at a very nominal cost.
On the other hand, Dr. Archika Didi, as a spiritual guru, has been spreading the message of universal peace and brotherhood. Through her mantra “Dhyana Yoga Se Vishwa Shanti” (Achieving Universal Peace Through Yog Meditation), she has been guiding people to live a meaningful life based on the principles of Yog Meditation.
Rameshwaram is a seaside holy town located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram District. Adi Shankaracharya selected it as one of the four pilgrimage places – the Char Dham of India. Here lies the world famous Ramanathaswamy Temple which is highly regarded for being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Devotees from every part of the world come here to pay their obeisance to Lord Shiva.
The pilgrimage to Rameshwaram is being organised by Dr. Archika Foundation – an NGO working towards strengthening the values of humanity, brotherhood and benevolence. Our NGO regularly conducts special tours to various pilgrimage sites of India. However, these holy journeys are not only meant for religious purposes. Our every yatra features Dr. Archika Didi’s intense meditation sessions where people have experienced life-changing moments. This sets us apart from other players working in the same field.
Showcasing the mind-boggling Dravidian style of architecture, the Ramanathaswamy Temple is equally revered by Vaishnavites as Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, worshipped here Lord Shiva after killing Ravana as an act of penance.
The legendry temple is also distinguished for its two lingams. According to holy scriptures, upon Lord Rama’s request, Lord Hanuman went to the Himalayas to get a lingam. As Hanuman ji could not bring the lingam on time, Mata Sita made a lingam out of sand. Lord Rama worshiped this sand lingam for his sadhana.
It was Rameshwaram from where Lord Rama undertook the journey to get back His wife Sita from Ravana. For this, a bridge ‘Rama Setu’ was constructed with the help of monkeys, humans and Lord Hanuman. Today, it is submerged in water and also known as Adam’s Bridge.
Also known as Sthanumalayan Temple, this temple is located at a distance of 13 kms from Kanyakumari. In this temple, the Trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - is worshipped in the form of a huge linga. Thus, it holds great significance for Shaivites and Vaishnavites both.
Surrounded by the mesmerising beauty, Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari is the perfect example of architectural creativity. The place features a fascinating memorial of great saint Swami Vivekananda built on a huge rock. The rock is believed to be blessed for having the footprints of Goddess Devi Kumari.
Jatayu was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama who sacrificed his life in a bid to save Mata Sita from Ravana. As per legends, Lord Rama buried his body at this place in Rameshwaram. Today, the same place is a temple dedicated to Jatayu – the king of birds.
It is 1 km from Ramanathaswamy Temple and showcases brilliant marble sculptures of Lord Lakshmana. The Dravidian-styled temple boasts of its carved pillar depicting the figurines of deities and occurrences from the Holy Ramayana. It also has the beautiful statues of Lord Rama and Mata Sita.
One of the Char Dhams of India, Ramanathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Rama meditated here by worshipping Lord Shiva to get Himself rid of the sin of killing Ravana – a great Shiva devotee. The shrine holds huge significance for both - Shaivites and Vaishnavites.
Situated on the eastern beach side of the Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham finds its mention in various sacred Hindu texts such as Skanda Purana, Narada Purana and Setu Purana. Devotees visit the place for atonement from sins by taking a dip in its holy waters.
Now a museum, the place once used to be the house of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – a great scientist and Former President of India. Today, it is one of the most famous attractions in Rameshwaram.
Devastated by a cyclone in 1964, Dhanushkodi is popular as the "Ghost Town of Rameshwaram". The place is believed to be the site where Ravana’s brother Vibhishana surrendered before Lord Rama. It is 18 km far from Rameshwaram and offers a fine beach for sea surfing activity.
This 500-year-old temple in Dhanushkodi is dedicated to Goddess Nambu Nayagiamman, who is believed to be the protecting goddess of the south direction. Its marvellous architecture containing huge bells and stunning lawns are amazing to explore.
It is one of the oldest temples in India holding great significance. Situated in Madurai, this temple is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva in the form of Sundareswarara married Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi). It bespeaks its astonishing architecture and attracts great number of devotees.
This place showcases important events of Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Historically, this used to be the palace of Rani Mangammal of the Nayak dynasty. Each year on Gandhi Jayanti, a 5 days programme is organised where noted speakers and artists make their presence.
An Italian architect built this palace for King Thirumalai Nayak in 1635. It carries the blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles. It has been declared as a national monument and is a must visit attraction of Madurai.
From this day, you will embark on this enlightening spiritual journey. We request you to please, align your flights to reach Trivendrum Airport till 12 pm. Upon your arrival there, our representative will greet you and drive you to Kanyakumari Hotel. On arrival, you will check in at the hotel. After having your lunch at the hotel, you will be visiting the Suchindram Thanumalay Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The perfect setting and exceptional architecture of both places will make your day. After your delightful visit to these places, you will be taken back to the hotel. You will have your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Advisory: As most of the people are travelling from various locations. In the interest of group, we request you to please arrive at Trivendrum at 12:00 HRS.
You will be served with sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Post this, you will check out of the hotel. Then, we will drive you to Rameshwaram. On your arrival there, you will check in at Hotel. You will have your lunch at the hotel. After this, you will start the 2nd day of your tour by visiting the historic Jatayu Tirtham Temple, where Jatayu – the king of birds – laid down his life while trying to save Mata Sita from Ravana. At Lakshmana Tirtham prepare yourself to be in awe of the marvellous marble sculptures of Lord Lakshmana and a pillar carved with the figurines of deities and events from the Holy Ramayana. Once the visit to these places is over, you will come back to your hotel. You will have your dinner and over night stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, there will be a online guided meditation session by Dr. Archika Didi, which will completely rejuvenate you for the day. Then, we will proceed for local sightseeing in Rameshwaram. There you will get to explore major attractions of the city such as Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham and APJ Abdul Kalam House. At Ramanathaswamy Temple, meditate on Lord Shiva and seek His grace. Wash away your sins by taking a holy dip in Agnitheertham’s sacred waters. Take a glimpse at the life of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, a great scientist and Former President of India, at APJ Abdul Kalam House. After visiting these most famous attractions of Rameshwaram, we will take you back to the hotel for lunch. In the second half of the day, we will take you to Dhanushkodi – the “Ghost Town of Rameshwaram”. You can enjoy sea surfing on its beautiful beach. At Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, experience the 500-year-old temple’s complex architecture containing huge bells and stunning lawns. After this amazing tour, you will leave for your hotel. There will be dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Have your breakfast at the hotel. Then, you will check out of the hotel. From there, we will drive you to Madurai. On reaching there, you will check in at your hotel. You will be having your lunch at the hotel. Post lunch, you will set out to explore Meenakshi Temple, which is one of the oldest temples in India distinguished for its religious significance and astounding architecture. At Gandhi Museum, you will be acquainted with the important events of Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Appreciate the blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles at Thirumalai Nayak Palace – a national monument of India. After spending a day discovering the top tourist places of Madurai, we will drive you back to the hotel. In the evening, attend another guided online meditation session by Dr. Archika Didi which will work as a therapy for you after a hectic day of the sightseeing. Post this you will have your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
On this day, you will be served with breakfast at the hotel. After this, you will check out of the hotel. From here, we will transfer you to Madurai Airport for your onward journey.
The meditation session of Dr Archika Didi ji will be online at respective locations.
Advisory: As most of the people are travelling various locations. In the interest of group, we request you to please arrive at Trivendrum at 12:00 PM. So that we collectively move. Please align your flights to reach before 12:00 PM on the 2nd of November. In case of delay, you have to reach Kanyakumari at your own.
