Karaikal - Thirunallar Tempel - Navagraha Tempels

Navagraha Temples:

The Navagraha's are | Suryan | Chandran | Guru | Raaghu | Budhan | Sukran | Kaedhu | Saneeswaran | Sevaai |

Details are listed Below

1. Suryan:

This is a one of a kind temple dedicated to the Sun God and it also houses shrines to each of the other eight celestial bodies - the Nava Grahams. It was built by the Chola kings and is located near Tirumangalakkudi. This temple is dedicated to the Sun (star) around which all other planets revolve. The influence of weaker Sun would lead to diseases such as Typhoid, Lack of strength in bones, Eye problem etc. The prescribed remedy according to the priests are in form of fasting on Sundays, donating a cow and worship of Surya. This temple is located 12km away from the base town of Kumbakkonam and the nearest Rail head is Aduthurai. For more Details about the SURYAN temple please click the link on the gods name.

2. Chandran:

This loving god is specially worshiped on Mondays. A worship to this graha is bestowed with all happiness and strength. A prayer to this graha frees one from all sorrows and mental afflictions etc.

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3. Guru :

The deity is came to be known as Aabathsagayar. As Ganesha vanquished the demon Gajamuhasuran, he was called as 'Kalangaamal kaatha Vinayagar'. This sthala is also called as Thirumana Mangalam as Parvatidevi undertook severe penance and married Lord Siva here.

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4. Raaghu:

This huge temple is built by Gandaraditya Chola son of Parnataka chola I. It is spread over 15 acres, towering Gopurams and several mantaps. There are as many 12 theertams in this place. Rahu Kalam is generally an inauspicious time, wherein no constructive activity should begin or inaugrated.

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5. Budhan :

This temple ( Tiruvenkadu ) was closed on account of death of a family member related to temple trust. We could not visit the temple which was closed for mourning. Mercury is considered lord of knowledge.

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6. Sukran :

This Shiva temple is dedicated to planet Venus. Planet Venus dosha leads to lack of harmony in married life, diseases arising out of cold etc. The remedy for warding the evil effects of Venus suggested is by wearing diamond jewelery and giving Bengal grams, white dress and silver article as gift.

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7. Kaedhu :

This temple can be covered depending on the timing if one is on the round trip after having lunch. One can visit Poompuhar museum and beach and spend their time accordingly. Ketu faces West in the Northern corridor. The Adi Devatha is Chitragupta and the Prathyathi Devata is Lord Brahma and his color is red and his vahana is the eagle .

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8. Saneeswaran

This temple is also known as Tirunellur temple. This temple is dedicated to SATURN. This planet influences one for 19 years. He is the lord of constellations of Capricon and Aquarius. It also determines the longevity of human being. Those who are perturbed should worship Lord Hanuman and Lord Vishnu to get rid of their fear.

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9. Sevaai

This temple is associated with the zodiac planet of Mars. This planet influences Aries and Scorpian zodiac, which is normally for 7 years. The general troubles associated with this planet are rift with siblings, repayment of loans associated with house and land, rheumatism and arthritis, late marriage, healing of wounds, tumours, fractures etc.

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