Navagraha Temples Tour: Kumbakonam and Nagercoil Oneday Package ( ₹ 4200)
Explore the divine Navagraha Temples in Kumbakonam and Nagercoil within a day.
- Includes Toll Plaza/Parking
- Airport Entrance Fees
- Driver Allowance
- Excludes Meals and Entry Tickets
Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temples, located near Kumbakonam, form a sacred circuit that attracts thousands of devotees every year. Each temple is dedicated to one planetary deity and holds its own unique significance.
Suriyanar Koil (Sun Temple)
Location: Suriyanar Koil village, near Kumbakonam.
Deity: Surya (Sun).
Significance: Worshipping Surya is believed to bestow vitality, health, and prosperity. Associated with dispelling darkness and bringing light into one’s life.
Special Features: The temple has separate shrines for all the Navagrahas, making it a significant site for planetary worship.
Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur (Moon Temple)
Location: Thingalur, near Kumbakonam.
Deity: Chandra (Moon).
Significance: Associated with mental peace, emotional stability, and calmness. Worship here is particularly beneficial for those with afflictions related to the Moon in their horoscope.
Special Features: The presiding deity, Lord Kailasanathar (Shiva), is worshipped alongside Chandra.
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars Temple)
Location: Near Sirkazhi, not far from Kumbakonam.
Deity: Angaraka (Mars).
Significance: Known for its healing powers, especially for diseases and ailments. Devotees seek blessings for courage, strength, and overcoming obstacles.
Special Features: The temple is also famous for its prasadam, which is said to have medicinal properties.
Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvengadu (Mercury Temple)
Location: Thiruvengadu, near Sirkazhi.
Deity: Budha (Mercury).
Significance: Enhances intelligence, communication skills, and education. Worshipping here helps overcome problems related to speech or intellect.
Special Features: The temple has a serene pond named Chandra Pushkarani, associated with the Moon.
Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi (Jupiter Temple)
Location: Alangudi, near Kumbakonam.
Deity: Guru (Jupiter).
Significance: Worshipping Jupiter enhances wisdom, wealth, and spiritual growth. Particularly beneficial for students and those seeking guidance in life.
Special Features: The temple is known for its rituals to reduce the impact of Guru dosha.
Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanoor (Venus Temple)
Location: Kanjanoor, near Kumbakonam.
Deity: Shukra (Venus).
Significance: Associated with marital harmony, artistic talents, and prosperity. Worshipping Venus strengthens relationships and enhances creativity.
Special Features: The temple has a sanctum where the deity Agneeswarar is believed to embody Shukra’s energy.
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Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram (Rahu Temple)
Location: Thirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam.
Deity: Rahu.
Significance: Alleviates the malefic effects of Rahu and brings success in endeavors. Worship here is believed to remove fears and grant confidence.
Special Features: The temple is known for the milk abhishekam, where milk poured on Rahu’s idol turns blue.