🕉️ 9 Navagraha Temples You Will Visit
All 9 sacred Navagraha temples near Kumbakonam covered in one day trip
Suryanar Kovil
📍 Aduthurai · Surya (Sun)
Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya). One of the most important Navagraha temples with unique architecture.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Kailasanathar Temple
📍 Thingalur · Chandra (Moon)
Temple of the Moon God. Legend says Chandra worshipped Lord Shiva here to be cured of a curse.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Vaitheeswaran Kovil
📍 Vaitheeswaran Koil · Angarakan (Mars)
Famous for healing powers. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the healer God (Vaidhyanatha). Also known for Nadi astrology.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Swetharanyeswarar Temple
📍 Thiruvenkadu · Budha (Mercury)
Dedicated to Mercury. The temple is set in a white forest (Swetha Vanam) and has ancient Chola inscriptions.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Apathsahayesvarar Temple
📍 Alangudi · Guru (Jupiter)
Temple of Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan). Visiting here is believed to bring wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Agneeswarar Temple
📍 Kanjanur · Shukra (Venus)
Dedicated to Venus (Shukra). Agni (God of fire) is believed to have worshipped here, giving the temple its name.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Dharbaranyeswarar Temple
📍 Thirunallar · Shani (Saturn)
One of the most visited Navagraha temples. Famous for Shani Peyarchi. King Nala bathed here to overcome Saturn's curse.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Naganathaswamy Temple
📍 Thirunageswaram · Rahu
Temple of the shadow planet Rahu. Famous for Rahu Kala Puja performed every Sunday to reduce Rahu dosha effects.
📖 View on Wikipedia →Naganathaswamy Temple
📍 Keezhperumpallam · Ketu
Temple of shadow planet Ketu. Devotees visit to seek relief from Ketu dosha and for spiritual enlightenment.
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