After an exhausting yet fulfilling Day 01, we rested well and began Day 02 even before the alarm rang. Our first stop was Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. Expecting long queues, we were blessed with a peaceful darshan, took Amma’s blessings, and returned refreshed.
We then rode towards Tiruvannamalai, our third Panchabootha Sthala, Arunachaleshwara (Agni / Fire), around 121 km away. Light drizzles, cool weather, village roads, paddy fields, banana trees, and river crossings made the ride truly memorable. A good South Indian breakfast at Saravana Bhavan set the tone for the day.
By around 1:30 PM, we reached Tiruvannamalai. Despite heavy crowds and spending nearly 3–4 hours in the queue, the moment we stood before Arunachaleshwara Swamy, all fatigue disappeared. It was a powerful and divine darshan.
By evening, we started our night ride towards Chidambaram, nearly 140 km away, riding through dark highways, village roads, and rain. On reaching late, most hotels were closed, but we managed to get dinner just in time.
Special thanks to Gowtham brother Akash, who joined us from Pondicherry and also helped arrange our stay.
With everything settled, it was time to rest. Tomorrow awaits our fourth Panchabootha Shivalinga Darshan at Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram (Akasha / Space).
Ride on. Faith on. 🔱🏍️
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