Navagraha temples As per Indian Astrology the planetary positions determine a person’s destiny. It is commonly understood that Navagraha means nine planets – Nava meaning nine and graha meaning planet. However, graha in Sanskrit may also mean influence. Hence, according to some it is not nine planets but nine influences. |
Whatever is the case, they are the nine biggest influences on the destiny of a person. There are nine temples (one for each Graha) located within a radius of 60 kms of Kumbakonam in TamilNadu. It is a belief that performing shanthi or parihara puja for the particular Graha(s) and its Lords will yield quick and timely results. |
These temples Nine Temples are |
Sivasuriyanarayana Temple (Suryan, Sun) at Suryanar Koil near Aduthurai |
| Kailasanathaswamy Temple (Chandran, Moon) at Thingalur near Thiruvaiyaru |
| Vaitheeswaran Temple (Chevvai, Mars) at Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur near Sirkali |
| Swetharanyeswarar Temple (Budhan, Mercury) at Thiruvengadu near Poompuhar |
| Abathsahayeswarar Temple (Guru, Jupiter) at Alangudi near Needamangalam |
| Agneeswarar Temple (Shukran, Venus) at Kanjanur near Aduthurai |
| Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Saneeswaran, Satrun) at Thirunallar, Karaikal |
| Naganathaswamy Temple (Rahu, North Lunar Node) at Thirunageswaram near Kumbakonam. |
| NaganatharTemple (Kethu, South Lunar Node) at Keezhaperumpallam near Poompuhar. |
