Navagraha Temples
The nine planetary temples around Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
The Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu are a cluster of nine temples dedicated to the nine planetary deities. They are located around Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
Suryanar Kovil (Sun)
Dedicated to Surya (Sun). Worshipping here is believed to mitigate malefic effects of the Sun in one's chart.
- Navagraha stalam
- Chola period
- Surya as main deity
Thingaloor (Moon)
Dedicated to Chandra (Moon). Visiting is said to strengthen the Moon in one's horoscope.
- Chandra stalam
- Kumbakonam region
- Moon worship
Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Mars)
Dedicated to Angaraka (Mars). Believed to cure ailments and reduce Mars dosha.
- Mars stalam
- Famous for healing
- Navagraha
Thiruvengadu (Mercury)
Dedicated to Budha (Mercury). Said to improve intellect and communication.
- Budha stalam
- Swetharanyeswarar
- Navagraha
Alangudi (Jupiter)
Dedicated to Guru (Jupiter). Worshipped for wisdom and prosperity.
- Guru stalam
- Dakshinamurti
- Navagraha
Kanchanur (Venus)
Dedicated to Sukra (Venus). Believed to bless with luxury and harmony.
- Sukra stalam
- Navagraha
- Kumbakonam
Thirunallar (Saturn)
Famous Shani (Saturn) temple. Devotees visit to appease Sade Sati and Saturn dosha.
- Shani stalam
- Oil abhishekam
- Navagraha
Thirunageswaram (Rahu)
Dedicated to Rahu. Worshipped to reduce Rahu dosha and eclipse-related afflictions.
- Rahu stalam
- Navagraha
- Naganathar
Keezhperumpallam (Ketu)
Dedicated to Ketu. Visiting is believed to mitigate Ketu dosha.
- Ketu stalam
- Navagraha
- Naganathar
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