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Travel plan to sathuragiri
Plan a trip to SathuraGiri
Sample Plan/Itinerary:
Travel by Train from Chennai (Pothigai Express (Train No.2661) from Egmore) to Srivilliputhur
3 days plan (5 days including Departure and Arrival days)
Day 1:-
19.30 Hrs Arrive Chennai Egmore - occupy berth in Pothigai Express
20.00 Hrs Leave Chennai Egmore (by Train No.2661, Pothigai Express) to Srivilliputhur
Bogie No: Berth No:
Day 2:-
06.20 Hrs Arrive at Srivillipputhur.
06.30 Hrs Reach Srivilliputhur busstand. Have Breakfast. Pack food items for lunch.
07.15 Hrs Leave by bus/taxi from busstand to Vathirairuppu
08.30 Hrs Arrive at Vathirairuppu. Take a Auto/Bus to Thaanipaarai (foot of the Hills)
09.20.Hrs Arrive at Thanipparai- Handover luggage to luggage carriers. Start climbing hills in groups (Optional: Doli
for those who cannot climb) with your hand bag and water-bottle, snacks, food items etc. Can have lunch at
around 12 noon near Gorakkar cave.
14.00 Hrs Arrive top of the hills. Stay at Kanji Mutt. Have bath, snacks and settle down/rest.
16.30 Hrs Tea & Snacks
17.00 Hrs Darshan at Sundara Mahalingam Temple
17.45 Hrs Start climbing hills to reach Santhana Mahalingam Temple-Darshan- Bhajan, etc.
19.30 Hrs Return to Kanji Mutt-Dinner
20.30 Hrs Rest
Day 3:-
05.30 Hrs Wake-up
06.30.Hrs Sukku coffee, Bath etc.
07.30 Hrs Breakfast. Pack food for lunch.
08.30 Hrs Leave for Thavasi Paarai (a cave/gukai where Siddhas assemble incognito - quite difficult to climb)
11.30 Hrs Reach Thavasi Paarai. Enter cave, meditate, visit Nava Graha rock-idols. Have Lunch.
14.00 Hrs Start descent. Towards Big Mahalingam
16.30 Hrs Return to Kanji Mutt from Big Mahalingam
17.15 Hrs Tea and Snacks
17.30 Hrs Free time to visit and go round the hills and have darshan at Sundara Mahalingam/Santhana Mahalingam temples.
20.00 Hrs Dinner
21.00 Hrs Rest. Pack up things and be ready to leave next day early Morning to down hills.
Day 4:-
05.30 Hrs Wake-up
06.30 Hrs Sukku coffee
07.00 Hrs Collect break-fast packets (for enroute)
07.30 Hrs Leave for Thaanipaarai.
11.30 Hrs Arrive Thaanipaarai.
12.00 Hrs Leave by auto to Vathirairuppu
13.00 Hrs Take bus to Srivalliputhur (enroute devotees can also visit Sri Kalimuthu Swamigal Ashram at S.Ramachandrapuram).
15.00 Hrs Arrive Srivilliputhur - free time till train departure. Visit temples (Andal Temple), shopping (purchase
palgova etc), dinner etc
19.45 Hrs After finishing dinner reach Srivilliputhur Railway station
20.30 Hrs Board train No 2662 Pothigai express to Chennai.
Bogie No: Berth No:
Day 5:-
07.00 Hrs Arrive Chennai Egmore - with Happy Memories
Important Instructions:
1. Avoid heavy luggages. LESS LUGGAGE makes TRAVEL a PLEASURE and COMFORTABLE
2. Luggage can be a medium haversack bag or backpack (preferable)
3. Please ensure that you carry these utilities
3.1 Toilet kit containing soap, tooth brush, tooth paste and others.
3.2. Comfortable clothing for three days
3.3. A small torch light with new cells. Always carry a torch light, when venturing into the jungle.
3.4. Cellphone + charger (Mostly does not work in the hills. But certain spots are known to recieve signals. No
electricity too.)
3.5. A pen knife & small pair of scissors
3.6. An air pillow
3.7. 2 Bedsheets (1 spread + 1 to cover)
3.8. Sweater/shawl - Sometimes the hilltop can be quite cold at night. Warm clothing is a must for winter.
3.9. Camera (loaded)
3.10. Medicine kit: including balms
3.11. Water-bottle
3.12. Mug
3.13. Cleaning cloth
3.14. Locks, keys and chains
3.15. Pen and paper pad:
3.16. Waist-pouch or Cash-bag
3.17. Snacks for the hills: chips, biscuits, chocolates etc., Nothing will be available on the hills, which is a forest area.
3.18. Match box and candles
4. Since it is a forest area no enclosures for toilet/ bath are available. One should take shelter under nature (bushes/trees)
5. Water points for bathing, drinking are provided by a philanthropist.
6. There is no provision for electricity at the top of the hills. Please bring small torches, matches and candles.
7. Luggage carriers are available. They accept luggages weighing upto 35 Kgs and normally charge somewhere between 100-150 Rs per person. Beyond 35 Kg it is Rs.150+ per person.
8. Sathuragiri is a very holy place. Still lot of Spiritual aspirants and Siddha do penance there. So pilgrims are requested not to disturb the environment (do not talk loudly, do not litter, do not pluck flowers, leaves, plants etc or do not break branches etc). Decency and decorum should be maintained on all occasions and at all levels. It is a Pilgrimage and Not a Tour. Let us have devotion in our heart and sweetness in our speech and temperament.
9. The mountain environment is very fragile. So please do not litter plastic covers, bottles and other waste materials. Always carry a plastic bag with you and dump all the waste generated (waste papers, plastic bottles etc) into it. You can later dump the plastic bag either at Sathuragiri or at Thaanipaarai (i.e. in a waste bin).
10. Once at Sathuragiri, pilgrims are requested not to venture on their own into the jungle. Fine guides with indepth knowledge about the mountains are available and it is advisable to take their services and strictly follow their instructions.
11. If any animals happen to cross your path, do not panic. Stay still and wait for the animals to leave to proceed further.
12. Sathuragiri hill does not have any electricity, hotels, lodges etc. There is an ashram called Sri Kalimuthu Swamigal Madam or Kanji Madam, which provides free food and also provides place for pilgrims to stay.
13. During full moon and new moon days, lakhs of devotees visit the hills. The new moon during the month of July-August (Aadi Amavasai) attracts about 10 to 15 lakhs devotees.
Ascending/Descending the Hills (Instructions for Handling Dolis)
1. To reach Sathuragiri, one has to cross seven hills (some pathways are steep) and walk for 9 to 10 kilometers. Never overestimate your level of fitness. Those who are aware of their limitations, can arrange for DOLIs.
2. The DOLI charges each way could be between 2000 to 3000 Rs. per person, i.e.for both ways Rs.4000/- to Rs.6000/-.
3. Those who want to use the DOLI facility are requested to bring with them.
3.1 a big THICK, bed-spread - 61/2' x 4' and
3.2 two numbers of 6 feet rope each- preferably coir one or twine one or thick nylon one to be tied in a bamboo stick as
a hanging bed. Bamboo will be provided by the Doli carriers.
3.3 The things (bed spread, rope, etc.), should be collected back by the individual from the DOLI men on arrival at the
landing points each way.
3.4 Each DOLI is carried by a set of two persons. Another set of two persons might exchange in the middle.
Cost of Travel (from Chennai)
Total estimated cost per person would come to Rs. 1500 (Indian Rupee) (for a period of 3 days) - including train reservation (second sleeper) to and fro Chennai, break fast, lunch, evening snacks & Tea, supper at the hills. This excludes the food and other expenses in the plains.
Total estimated cost per person would come to Rs. 1500 (Indian Rupee) (for a period of 3 days) - including train reservation (second sleeper) to and fro Chennai, break fast, lunch, evening snacks & Tea, supper at the hills. This excludes the food and other expenses in the plains.
Sample Plan/Itinerary:
Travel by Train from Chennai (Pothigai Express (Train No.2661) from Egmore) to Srivilliputhur
3 days plan (5 days including Departure and Arrival days)
Day 1:-
19.30 Hrs Arrive Chennai Egmore - occupy berth in Pothigai Express
20.00 Hrs Leave Chennai Egmore (by Train No.2661, Pothigai Express) to Srivilliputhur
Bogie No: Berth No:
Day 2:-
06.20 Hrs Arrive at Srivillipputhur.
06.30 Hrs Reach Srivilliputhur busstand. Have Breakfast. Pack food items for lunch.
07.15 Hrs Leave by bus/taxi from busstand to Vathirairuppu
08.30 Hrs Arrive at Vathirairuppu. Take a Auto/Bus to Thaanipaarai (foot of the Hills)
09.20.Hrs Arrive at Thanipparai- Handover luggage to luggage carriers. Start climbing hills in groups (Optional: Doli
for those who cannot climb) with your hand bag and water-bottle, snacks, food items etc. Can have lunch at
around 12 noon near Gorakkar cave.
14.00 Hrs Arrive top of the hills. Stay at Kanji Mutt. Have bath, snacks and settle down/rest.
16.30 Hrs Tea & Snacks
17.00 Hrs Darshan at Sundara Mahalingam Temple
17.45 Hrs Start climbing hills to reach Santhana Mahalingam Temple-Darshan- Bhajan, etc.
19.30 Hrs Return to Kanji Mutt-Dinner
20.30 Hrs Rest
Day 3:-
05.30 Hrs Wake-up
06.30.Hrs Sukku coffee, Bath etc.
07.30 Hrs Breakfast. Pack food for lunch.
08.30 Hrs Leave for Thavasi Paarai (a cave/gukai where Siddhas assemble incognito - quite difficult to climb)
11.30 Hrs Reach Thavasi Paarai. Enter cave, meditate, visit Nava Graha rock-idols. Have Lunch.
14.00 Hrs Start descent. Towards Big Mahalingam
16.30 Hrs Return to Kanji Mutt from Big Mahalingam
17.15 Hrs Tea and Snacks
17.30 Hrs Free time to visit and go round the hills and have darshan at Sundara Mahalingam/Santhana Mahalingam temples.
20.00 Hrs Dinner
21.00 Hrs Rest. Pack up things and be ready to leave next day early Morning to down hills.
Day 4:-
05.30 Hrs Wake-up
06.30 Hrs Sukku coffee
07.00 Hrs Collect break-fast packets (for enroute)
07.30 Hrs Leave for Thaanipaarai.
11.30 Hrs Arrive Thaanipaarai.
12.00 Hrs Leave by auto to Vathirairuppu
13.00 Hrs Take bus to Srivalliputhur (enroute devotees can also visit Sri Kalimuthu Swamigal Ashram at S.Ramachandrapuram).
15.00 Hrs Arrive Srivilliputhur - free time till train departure. Visit temples (Andal Temple), shopping (purchase
palgova etc), dinner etc
19.45 Hrs After finishing dinner reach Srivilliputhur Railway station
20.30 Hrs Board train No 2662 Pothigai express to Chennai.
Bogie No: Berth No:
Day 5:-
07.00 Hrs Arrive Chennai Egmore - with Happy Memories
Important Instructions:
1. Avoid heavy luggages. LESS LUGGAGE makes TRAVEL a PLEASURE and COMFORTABLE
2. Luggage can be a medium haversack bag or backpack (preferable)
3. Please ensure that you carry these utilities
3.1 Toilet kit containing soap, tooth brush, tooth paste and others.
3.2. Comfortable clothing for three days
3.3. A small torch light with new cells. Always carry a torch light, when venturing into the jungle.
3.4. Cellphone + charger (Mostly does not work in the hills. But certain spots are known to recieve signals. No
electricity too.)
3.5. A pen knife & small pair of scissors
3.6. An air pillow
3.7. 2 Bedsheets (1 spread + 1 to cover)
3.8. Sweater/shawl - Sometimes the hilltop can be quite cold at night. Warm clothing is a must for winter.
3.9. Camera (loaded)
3.10. Medicine kit: including balms
3.11. Water-bottle
3.12. Mug
3.13. Cleaning cloth
3.14. Locks, keys and chains
3.15. Pen and paper pad:
3.16. Waist-pouch or Cash-bag
3.17. Snacks for the hills: chips, biscuits, chocolates etc., Nothing will be available on the hills, which is a forest area.
3.18. Match box and candles
4. Since it is a forest area no enclosures for toilet/ bath are available. One should take shelter under nature (bushes/trees)
5. Water points for bathing, drinking are provided by a philanthropist.
6. There is no provision for electricity at the top of the hills. Please bring small torches, matches and candles.
7. Luggage carriers are available. They accept luggages weighing upto 35 Kgs and normally charge somewhere between 100-150 Rs per person. Beyond 35 Kg it is Rs.150+ per person.
8. Sathuragiri is a very holy place. Still lot of Spiritual aspirants and Siddha do penance there. So pilgrims are requested not to disturb the environment (do not talk loudly, do not litter, do not pluck flowers, leaves, plants etc or do not break branches etc). Decency and decorum should be maintained on all occasions and at all levels. It is a Pilgrimage and Not a Tour. Let us have devotion in our heart and sweetness in our speech and temperament.
9. The mountain environment is very fragile. So please do not litter plastic covers, bottles and other waste materials. Always carry a plastic bag with you and dump all the waste generated (waste papers, plastic bottles etc) into it. You can later dump the plastic bag either at Sathuragiri or at Thaanipaarai (i.e. in a waste bin).
10. Once at Sathuragiri, pilgrims are requested not to venture on their own into the jungle. Fine guides with indepth knowledge about the mountains are available and it is advisable to take their services and strictly follow their instructions.
11. If any animals happen to cross your path, do not panic. Stay still and wait for the animals to leave to proceed further.
12. Sathuragiri hill does not have any electricity, hotels, lodges etc. There is an ashram called Sri Kalimuthu Swamigal Madam or Kanji Madam, which provides free food and also provides place for pilgrims to stay.
13. During full moon and new moon days, lakhs of devotees visit the hills. The new moon during the month of July-August (Aadi Amavasai) attracts about 10 to 15 lakhs devotees.
Ascending/Descending the Hills (Instructions for Handling Dolis)
1. To reach Sathuragiri, one has to cross seven hills (some pathways are steep) and walk for 9 to 10 kilometers. Never overestimate your level of fitness. Those who are aware of their limitations, can arrange for DOLIs.
2. The DOLI charges each way could be between 2000 to 3000 Rs. per person, i.e.for both ways Rs.4000/- to Rs.6000/-.
3. Those who want to use the DOLI facility are requested to bring with them.
3.1 a big THICK, bed-spread - 61/2' x 4' and
3.2 two numbers of 6 feet rope each- preferably coir one or twine one or thick nylon one to be tied in a bamboo stick as
a hanging bed. Bamboo will be provided by the Doli carriers.
3.3 The things (bed spread, rope, etc.), should be collected back by the individual from the DOLI men on arrival at the
landing points each way.
3.4 Each DOLI is carried by a set of two persons. Another set of two persons might exchange in the middle.
legends about sathuragiri
Legends about SathuraGiri
Footmark (hoof-marks) of the divine/celestial/Indira Loga cow "Kamadhenu".
Once upon a time, a devotee was on his way to Sathuragiri. In those days only a few people used to go to the hills, as it was thick forest with lots of wild animals. Since being new to the hills he soon got lost in the thickly populated mountains. Seeing this the Lord asks Kamadhenu, the divine cow to help his devotee and bring him back to the correct path. Kamadhenu immediately appeared before the devotee and lead him to the correct path. After bringing the devotee to the correct path, Kamadhenu, being a divine cow, had to travel back to its heavenly abode. In the process, of starting to fly, Kamadhenu gave pressure to her legs and the pressure was so immense that her hoofs left an indelible mark, that can be seen even today.
Gorakunda (Goraknathar Cave)
Siddhars in sathuragiri
SathuraGiri Siddhars
Sathuragiri is home to many Siddhas. Many Siddhas, both formless and with form, perform their penance in Sathuragiri. Below is a list of 18 (eighteen) eminent Siddhas according to South Indian tradition. You can also find details related to Siddhas (including Siddhas listed below and also other Siddhas) in the home page, under section Prominent Siddhas.
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