NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 9 - KEEZHAPERUMPALLAM

Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet. It is believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation. In some special circumstances it helps someone achieve the zenith of fame.a person with Kethu dhosham is stricken with fears of dacoity, bad habits, loss of property, loss of face and putra dhosham . By praying to Kethu Bagavan, one can get rid of the dhoshams .

Motcham , sight, property, land, gold, vehicle, fame, wife, children, happiness, unexpected property gains are the beneficial aspxects of Kethu Bagavan.

Location:One can reach this holy place via the Sirkali-Poompuhar Road.It is located 6 kms from Thiruvengadu (Budan Sthalam) enroute to Poompuhar.

Temple Timings - 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8.00 P.M.

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 8 - THIRUNALLAR

SANI, the Saturn is a planet quoted as the taskmaster ruling hard work and discipline. It is also known as the planet of darkness. The effects it produces are delays, frustrations, difficulties and depressions. Saturn also governs age and death. To the common man in India, the very name of Shani (Saturn) brings a deep sense of fear and apprehension. But wisdom consists in learning through all the difficulties in life, and rising above it as a more enlightened human being. This is the basic philosophy that Saturn conveys. No wonder it is regarded as the `Teacher`. Saturn often handles the success to the person after thoroughly checking and seeing that he is totally prepared to handle it well.

The planet Shani or Saturn revolves around the Sun in about 30 years, which means it passes through all the 12 rashis or moonsigns in 30 years. Thus Shani spends on an average about two and half years in each rashi or moonsign. This movement of Shani through the moonsigns carries great importance in hindu astrology and horoscope predictions. The effect of Shani starts when it enters the previous rashi/moonsign to one's own birth rashi and stops when it leaves the rashi/moonsign after one's birth rashi. The total period of 7 and half years (2 and 1/2 years x 3) is called Saadesaati or "Elanata Shani", and is typically a period of great difficulty.

So this temple has lot of devotees during "sani peyarchi" (the time of the transit of Saturn in Rasis) devotees throng in lakhs to have a dip in Nala Tirtham and worship Sani. Small lamps of clay are filled with gingelly oil and lit. Thousands of such lamps are lit in the corridor and from far it looks like a bonfire. The legends declare that Sani is propitiated by offering gingelly oil, icon and cakes made of sesame grains.

Location:the temple is located 60 kms from kumbakonam in the kumbakonam to karaikal route. it just lies 5km before karaikal.

times of worship: 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 9 P.M.

phone no's : 04368 236530

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 7- THIRUNAGESHWARAM

Rahu, is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. Rahu is one of the navagrahas (nine planets) in Vedic astrology.The Puranas say that Rahu is instrumental in strengthening one's power and converting even an enemy into a friend.

The Jothisha Sastra (Astrololgy) states that if Rahu is in good position in one’s horoscope He will bestow all prosperity (including Raja Yoga) to him and that person becomes a Kubera . If he is not in a good position a person gets worst results and his life will be miserable. One’s marriage will be delayed if Rahu is in the 7th place in a horoscope. If he is in the 5th place, the Jaathaka (person) will not beget a child. In order to nullify Kalasthra dhosha, Naga dhosa and Putra dhosha one should worship Raaghu. People afflicted with Nagadhosa should perform oblations.

Milk abisekham is performed daily for the god rahu bhagavan. the milk abisekam is performed for the person having dosha's in the rahu kaala timings. one can notice that milk colour turning blue when poured on rahu bhagavan.

Location:Thirunageswaram is located 6 km from Kumbakonam on Karaikal road.

timings for worship: 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8.30 P.M.


Phone: 0435 - 2463354

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 6 - KANJANUR

Sukran ,the planet Venus stands for our sense of aesthetics, the arts (especially music) and how we interact in our intimate relationships.the love and compability between husband and wife can calculated from the position of sukran in the horoscope.
The Lord blesses his devotees with wealth and prosperity. If one has the blessings of Lord Sukran, then he will achieve all that he aims at.

Location: Kanjanur,is located 18 km in the Kallanai-Poompuhar Highway of Thanjavur district. it is situated at a distance of 2 Kms to the east from Suriyanar Kovil. From Mayiladuthurai it is located at a distance of about 20 Kms.

Auspicious day for worship is FRIDAY


temple timings:7 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8 P.M.



phone no.s : 0435 2473737

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 5 - AALANGUDI

GURU, the Jupiter is the benefice planet, generally considered to be the most auspicious of the planets.Guru is Energy. Guru's action is to expand, preserve and increase on all levels. Guru represents knowledge, wisdom and the offspring of the individual. Guru is a planet of expansion, growth, good fortune, higher mind, wisdom, enthusiasm, optimism, benevolence and generosity. The Shrine attracts a large number of devotees when Jupiter transits between zodiac signs.


Location:This temple is located at Alangudi, a tiny village on the Kumbakonam - Needamangalam road in Tiruvarur District. It is situated about 17 Kms south of Kumbakonam.

Auspicious day of worship is THURSDAY

Temple is open from 6 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 9 P.M

phone no.s: 04374 269407

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 4 - THIRUVENKADU

Budhan, the mercury is the planetary ruler of Studies, Knowledge, Music, Astrology, Mathematics, Artistry, Medicine, mlti-lingual skills. Budan influences one’s relationship with maternal uncle (Thai maman).Bhudan holds the portfolio of Education and Arts and it is the next popular place students prefer to go after Tuition centers.


Location:The Thiruvenkadu temple is situated 23 kilometers away from Mayiladuthurai. This temple is located on the Sirkali – Poompuhar linking road.

Auspicious day for worshipping budhan(mercury) is wednesday

Temple Timings - 6 A. M to 12 noon and 4 P.M to 9 P.M.

phone.no.s- 04364 256424

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 3 - VAITHEESWARAN KOVIL

SEVVAI or Mangala , the mars is the planetary ruler of the human body. The Poojas performed to sevvai here are believed to cure prolonged diseases. Sevvai also known, as Angarakan is present in two forms namely, Moolavar and Ursavar . The holy ashes of Jatayu pit, present inside the temple and the Marundhu urundai sold in the temple are believed to have special powers to cure all kinds of diseases.
A prayer to this planet frees one from debts, poverty and illness afflicting the skin. This graha bestows property and conveyance (Locomotion). A prayer to Angaraka can restore loss of eyesight. Tuesdays are intended for the worship of Angaraka. If one observes the fast on Tuesday for 21 times, the unlucky influence of Tuesday (Mangal) can be got rid off.

The special feature of this Vaitheeswaran temple is that u can have naadi jothidam or thumb impression reading, wherein u can u can know ur past and future life

Location: Vaitheeswaran Koil is located near 60 Kms from Kumbakonam near mayiladuthurai to chidambaram road.

Auspicious day of SEVVAI OR MANGALAN is TUESDAY

Phone no: 04364-279423

Temple Timings - 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 9 P.M

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 2 - THINGALOOR

THINGAL OR CHANDRAN, popularly known as the moon is the 2nd planet after sun. the adverse effect of Moon manifests them in loss of mental peace. Ill health, possibility loss of life in water, fear etc. By worshiping Moon we can get relief from these adverse effects.

Location: reached either from kumbakonam to thiruvayaru via swami malai route, 35 kms from kumbakonam or from thanjavur to thiravayaru route, 10 kms from thanjavur.

Auspicious day for chandran or moon is MONDAY

Temple Timings: 7 A.M. to 8 P.M

phone. no's - 0435 2472349

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE 1- SURIYANAR KOVIL

SURIYAN , the Sun is being worshipped as first among the other planets in Hindu religion. Sun God is gloried in India in 2 places, one in Konark in Orissa and Suryanarkoil in Tamil Nadu. Here, the Sun God faces the East and all other planets within one single compound face the Sun God. Sun God is called Suryanarayanaswamy and His Consorts are Sri Usha devi and Sri Pratyusha Devi( the reflection of usha devi). In order to cool down the heat intensity of Sun rays, Guru (Jupiter) is seen standing in opposite direction. The Sun God do away hardships caused by Saturn. If a person has evil effects on his/her horoscope, he/she has to visit this temple.

Location: Suriyanar Kovil is in East of Kumbakonam, between Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai road.It is exactly 2Km to the north of Aaduthurai and the temple is well connected from lower Anicut and Thiruppanandal.

Auspicious day of suriyan is SUNDAY

Temple Timings - 6 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.


website: http://www.suriyanarkoil.com

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLES ( THE TEMPLES OF 9 PLANETS)

The Navagraha ( 9 planets ) temples are situated in and around the thanjavur district. so when u make a trip to these temples u can stay either at kumbakonam or at thanjavur . but these 2 places have good hotels for ur accomodation. It requires just 2 days to visit the 9 temples completely. Thanjavur and kumbakonam are accessible thru bus route from all major locations and it has less trains now due to broad gauge conversion.

from chennai - 6177,ROCK FORT EXPRESS from bangalore- 6232, MAYILADUTHURAI EXPRESS( STARTING FROM MYSORE) coimbatore- 2084, JAN SHATHABDHI tirunelveli-826A, 826 SR passenger trains the nearest

airport is located at trichy( which is 65 km from thanjavur)

the attached map can help u to locate thanjavur and kumbakonam