The group visits the Anantheshwara Temple. This temple is one of the few temples in India that conducts frequent puja to Patanjali. The priest and custodians of the temple belong directly to the lineage of Patanjali. The group pays its respects to the Patanjali deity at the entrance of the temple
The idol of Patanjali worshipped regularly at the temple
The Nithya Yogacharyas offer their respects and a small prayer to Patanjali
The temple priest provides an in depth talk to the group about the history of the temple and his own lineage
Enroute to Kumbakonam, the group visits the Shri Sivasooriya Perumal Temple – Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District
The group is served a traditional lunch in the temple premises on plantain leaves
After receiving darshan of the main deity (Surya – the Sun God), the group is individually honored by the priest
The custodian of the temple is honored by the brahmachari
The group arrives in Kumbakonam and practices Nithya Dhyaan in the hotel terrace in the evening
Later, the group visits a home where temple procession paraphernalia is hand made and hand crafted
