Saturday, November 17, 2007

Sabarimala Mandala Pooja Makara Jyothi Bus Tour Programmes by Sri Devi Karumari Amman Tourists

Sabarimala Mandala Pooja Makara Jyothi Bus Tour Programmes by Sri Devi Karumari Amman Tourists

I just got a brochure of the different tour programmes that has been planned by Sri Devi Karamari Amman Tourists towards the Mandala Pooja and Makara Jyothi festivals at Sabarimala. I would like to share the same here for the benefit of other devotees as well.

  1. 6th December 2007 to 10th December 2007 (5 days INR 1000):
    Madurai, Chinthalakarai, Thiruchendoor, Kutralam, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kumuli, Pazhani, Samayapuram, Chennai
  2. 11th December 2007 to 15th December 2007 (5 days INR 1000)
    Chidambaram, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Kumbakonam, Suriyanar Koil, Thirunallar, Pillayarpatti, Kutralam, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kumuli, Pazhani, Chennai
  3. 16th December 2007 to 19th December 2007 (4 days INR 950) [Express]
    Thiruchi, Kumuli, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Guruvayoor (via), Pazhani, Chennai
  4. 20th December 2007 to 23rd December 2007 (4 days INR 950) [Express]
    Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kumuli, Pazhani, Chennai
  5. 20th December 2007 to 26th December 2007 (7 days INR 1200)
    Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Chottanikkara, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kanniyakumari, Rameswaram, Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Pazhani, Samayapuram, Chennai
  6. 24th December 2007 to 28th December 2007 (5 days INR 1000)
    Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Pazhani, Thiruchi, Samayapuram, Chennai
  7. 24th December 2007 to 29th December 2007 (6 days INR 1200)
    Melmaruvathur, Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kutralam, Thiruchendoor, Rameswaram, Pazhani, Samayapuram, Chennai
  8. 30th December 2007 to 05th January 2008 (7 days 1300) [Periya Pathai]
    Thiruch, Samayapuram, Pudukottai, Rameswaram, Thiruchendoor, Kanniyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Pazhani, Chennai
  9. 02nd January 2008 to 05th January 2008 [4 days INR 1000] [Express]
    Thiruchi, Samayapuram, Kumuli, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Guruvayoor (Via), Pazhani, Chennai
  10. 06th January 2008 to 09th January 2008 [4 days INR 1000] [Express]
    Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kumuli, Pazhani, Chennai
  11. 07th January 2008 to 11th January 2008 [5 days INR 1100]
    Melmaruvathur, Bhavani, Guruvayoor, Chottanikkaram, Erumeli, Pampa, Sabarimalai, Sannidhanam, Kutralam, Sri Villiputhur, Pazhani, Chennai
  12. 07th January 2008 to 13th January 2008 [7 days INR 1300] [Periya Pathai]
    Melmaruvathur, Samayapuram, Rameswaram, Thiruchendoor, Kanniyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Pazhani, Chennai
  13. 07th January 2008 to 12th January 2008 [6 days INR 1200] [Short Day Periya Pathai]
    Thiruchi, Pillayarpatti, Rameswaram, Thiruchendoor, Navathiruppathi, Erumeli, Pampa, Kumuli, Sannidhanam, Pazhani, Chennai
  14. 11th January 2008 to 17th January 2008 [7 days INR 1200] [Periya Pathai]
    Makara Jyothi Darshan, Periya Pathai, Samayapuram, Pudukkottai, Rameswaram, Thiruchendoor, Kanniyakumari, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Pazhani, Chennai
  15. 16th January 2008 to 20th January 2008 [5 days INR 1000]
    Padi Poojai Special, Vellore, Sri Puram Golden Temple, Bhavani, Kadampuzha, Guruvayoor, Chottanikkarai, Erumeli, Pampa, Sannidhanam, Kuttralam, Pazhani, Samayapuram, Chennai



The organizers have also given the following guidelines for the interested pilgrims wishing to avail these programmes:

  1. Those who are interested in taking part of any of the above listed pilgrims can make a token advance payment of INR 300 to book the seat.
  2. Before 7 days of actual start date, the full tariff for the programme should be paid, failing which the tour booking would be changed to another plan.
  3. Those who book more than 20 seats would get either one seat discounted or the bus would be sent to their place for Kattunirai (Irumudi).
  4. The tour organizers reserve full rights to either stop the bus or just continue at less significant temples.
  5. It is the responsibility of each and every pilgrim to note down the bus numbers and driver or other contact numbers whilst alighting at any place particularly at Pampa/Nilakkal. It is the onus and responsibility of every pilgrim to join back the group at Nilakkal after the darshan.
  6. The pilgrims can get down anywhere during the return journey. However, requests for change of bus routes would not be entertained on any grounds or reasons.
  7. Kid pilgrims aged between 3 and 7 can avail half tickets. However, this needs to be disclosed upfront while booking itself, failing which the pilgrims would not be permitted.
  8. All pilgrimages depart a night before the date announced at 1900 hours from the address of the travel desk.
  9. In case night stay is being arranged for, then an amount of INR 20 should be given to the caretaker.
  10. Every pilgrim should help giving a token amount of INR 20 to the bus driver and cleaner as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation.
  11. The buses are mentioned as video coach deluxe buses. The organizers have also advertised regarding availability of Super Deluxe, Tata Sumo, Van, Mini bus at less charges.
  12. Note: The organizers have also announced that they would arrange for Irumudi at the office itself. This is available at a separate charge. It includes Irumudi Ghee, Irumudi things, Irumudi Bag, Side Bag.
  13. The tour programme needs to be confirmed by the pilgrim before four days regarding the actual departure date and timings.
  14. The pilgrims should accept listening and following to the guidelines of the Guruswami who has been deputed for the particular yatra.
  15. In case there is a change in the tariff, the pilgrims should consider paying the difference without any demur.



Address of the Travel Office:

Sri Devi Karumari Amman Tourist,
Old No. 11/New No. 29, Ramasamy Street,
T. Nagar,
Chennai -- 600 017.

Telephone: +914442070962/+919381201643

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