10 Temples Found
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Naganathar Temple in Kilperumpallam
Keezhperumpallam is also called as Vanagiri and presiding deity is Lord Naganathar. There is a separate sanctum for the special deity Lord Kethu and is one among the Navagraha Stalams in Tamil Nadu.
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Lord Saneeswarar Temple in Thirunallar
In this temple, the presiding deity is Dharbaranyeswarar and is believed to have been made of Dharba(Grass). However, the worship is centered around the Lord Saneeswarar(Planet Saturn) and hence it is one of the Navagraha temples in Tamilnadu. The tradition is to worship Lord Saniswarar before entering the inner sanctum of Lord Siva.
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Vaidhyanatha Swamy Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil
One of the nine planets, Angaraka (Mars), suffered from leprosy and was cured by Vaidhyanathaswamy and from then on it is treated as one of the Navagraha Temples for Angaraka (Planet Mars).
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Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur
Agni is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here and hence the name Agneeswarar. There is no separate sannidhi (shrine) for Lord Sukra as Lord Shiva himself is believed to have incarnated as Lord Sukra (Planet Venus) and hence it is one of the Navagraha Sthalams in Tamil Nadu.
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva as Swedharanyeshwarar. However the presiding deity is Budhan (Planet Mercury) and hence one of the Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu.
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Kailasanathar Temple,Thingalur
Kailasanathar Temple is considered as one of the Navagraha temples dedicated to Moon God.It is located in Thingalur, 18 kilometres from Kumbakonam. The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva as “Kailasanathar”.However, the presiding deity is Soma(Moon).
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Naganathar Temple, Thirunageswaram
Many serpents, including Adishesha, Takshaka and Karkotaka, worshipped Shiva at this place, leading to the name "Tirunageswaram". The temple is counted as one of the Navagraha Temples for planet Rahu.A unique feature of Naganatha Swamy temple is that Lord Rahu is seen with human face. While in other places, Lord Raaghu is worshipped with a serpent face.
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Thirumangalakudi – Suryanar Temple Tour
As per belief, people who face adverse planetary problems should visit Prananatheswarar temple in Thirumangalakudi before visiting Suryanar Temple. Suryanar Temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu where main deity is Suryanar, the Sun. Both these temples are called as Devara Padal Petra Sthalams.
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Navagraha Temple Tour
This pilgrimage package is specially designed covering all 9 Navagraha temples at Tamil Nadu in 2 days. Navagraha temples are at Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Kovil, Thiruvenkadu, Alangudi, Kanjanoor, Thirunallaaru, Thirunageswaram and Keezhaperumpallam..
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Abathsahyeswarar temple, Alangudi
Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi or Guru Sthalam or Tiru Irum Poolai is a Shiva temple located in the village of Alangudi in Valangaiman, Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Lord Dakshinamurthy is worshipped as one of the "Navagrahas" and is referred to the planet Jupiter.