Navagraha Temples
Navagraha — 9 Temples of the Planets
नवग्रह मंदिर
Nine Shiva temples near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, each associated with one of the nine celestial bodies (Navagraha) of Hindu astrology.
Shrines
9
on the route
The Navagraha Sthalas are nine ancient temples in the Cauvery delta region around Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of the nine planets (grahas) of Hindu astrology.
The route
9 shrines, in order
Step 1 → 9
- 1
Suryanar (Sun)
Surya·Kumbakonam·Tamil NaduDedicated to Surya, the Sun.
- 2
Thingalur (Moon)
Chandra·Tiruvarur·Tamil NaduAssociated with Chandra, the Moon.
- 3
Vaitheeswaran (Mars)
Angaraka·Mayiladuthurai·Tamil NaduSthala for Angaraka (Mars); also famed for healing diseases.
- 4
Thiruvenkadu (Mercury)
Budha·Mayiladuthurai·Tamil NaduMercury (Budha) sthala.
- 5
Alangudi (Jupiter)
Guru·Tiruvarur·Tamil NaduJupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) sthala.
- 6
Kanjanur (Venus)
Shukra·Tiruvarur·Tamil NaduVenus (Shukra) sthala.
- 7
Tirunallar (Saturn)
Shani·Karaikal·PuducherryMost famous Saturn (Shani) sthala; in Puducherry's Karaikal.
- 8
Tirunageshwaram (Rahu)
Rahu·Kumbakonam·Tamil NaduRahu sthala — known for milk that turns blue when offered.
- 9
Keezhperumpallam (Ketu)
Ketu·Mayiladuthurai·Tamil NaduKetu sthala.
यात्रा सम्पूर्णा
The journey is complete.