All nine planetary temples around Kumbakonam in a single unhurried circuit, in the order traditionally followed for parikaram. Compact enough to add to a longer trip, and one of the most requested pilgrimages by visiting families.
Arrive Kumbakonam. Suriyanar Kovil (Sun), Thingalur (Moon) and Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars). Overnight Kumbakonam.
Thiruvenkadu (Mercury), Alangudi (Jupiter), Kanjanur (Venus) and Thirunallar in Karaikal (Saturn). Overnight Kumbakonam.
Thirunageswaram (Rahu) and Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu), completing the nine. Depart after lunch.
