About trip

About Temple:Vasishteswarar Temple is located in the village of Thittai, 11 kilometres from the town of Thanjavur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vasishteswarar. The temple dates from the 12th century AD and was built by the Cholas.

• Moolavar:Sri Vashishteswarar, Sri Dhenupureeswarar,Sri Pasupathinathar.
• Ambal:Sri Suganda Kundalambikai, Sri Ulaganayagi,Sri Mangaleswari.
• Theertham (Holy water):Pasu Theertham, Soola Theertham, Chakra Theertham
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):Mullai, Chenbagam and Chevvanthi
• Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by:Saint Thirugnanasambanthar.
• Location: Thenkudithittai,Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 15th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai). 
• Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
• This is one of the famous Guru (Jupitar) Parikara sthalam.
• Drops of water fall from the ceiling on the main deity in the sanctum sanctorum every 24 minutes without fail.
• This east facing temple has 2 corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 3-tiers.
• The flag post (Dwajasthambam) is made out of granite.
• Thenkudi Thittai is located between the rivers Vennaru and Vettaru, both of which are tributaries of river Kaveri.
• There are stone inscriptions available here which date back to the 10th and 12th centuries. It is believed that this temple was built by the Chola King Kulothungan. In 1922, the entire temple was reconstructed using granite by Sri Ramaswamy Chettiar of Chettinadu Nagarathar .
• This place is also known as Therur or Rathapuri which originates from the legend that the chariot (“Ther”) of a king got stuck in the sand dunes here.
• The historical names of this place are Vilvaranyam, Vasishtasramam, Dhenupuri and “Kudeethveepam” (in Sanskrit).
• Devotees can get relief from the adverse effects of planet Jupiter by praying to the lord here.
• Students pray to the lord here for attaining excellence in their studies.
• As Guru was elevated to Navagraham in this place, devotees believe that worshiping Lord Shiva here will yield promotion in their work.
• It is believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here. Devotees can also pray for removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals.
• Devotees also believe that worshiping Goddess Parvathy here will result in a long and prosperous married life. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning pick up from Theni. Proceed towards Thanjavur. Hotel Check in. Brahadeshwara Temple. Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Siva Ganga Garden. Vijayanagar Fort. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 2 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Bangaru Kamakshi Temple. Schwartz church. Swami Malai temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 3 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. To visit Sarasvati Mahal. Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Sri Vasisteswarar Temple Then proceed towards Theni. Finally drop at Theni.