Navagraha Darshan!

Navagraha Darshan
Navagrahas - Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Bṛihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. Image Courtesy: Art of India in the San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California, USA

Most people say that it is difficult to visit all the Navagraha temples for darshan in Tamil Nadu in one day! Yet! It is possible if you plan it properly before you visit this place. This article will help you in visiting all this Navagraha temples in one day, we have research well before providing you all this details to help help you with the Navagraha Darshan in one day! Yes, in one day!!!.

Navagraha’s are the nine deities (heavenly bodies) that influence human life on earth. Navagraha’s are the nine deities (heavenly bodies) that influence human life on earth. The term “nava” means nine and “graha” means planet in Sanskrit. This nine Navagraha and deities have a huge influence on every human life on the earth. The nine parts of Navagraha are Sun (Surya), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Ascending node of the Moon) and Ketu (Descending node of the Moon

Here is the step-by-step details for Navagraha Darshan to help you visit in a day:

STARTING POINT – KUMBAKONAM

Kumbakonam to Rahu Temple, Thirunageswaram Temple. Navagraha Darshan in one day!
Start your travel from Kumbakonam to Thirunageswaram – Rahu Temple
via Manthai – Karuppur Main Road
  • Road: via Manthai – Karuppur Main Rd
  • Time & Distance: 15-20 minutes travel / 6.5 kms
  • Thirunageswaram Naganatha Swamy Temple (Rahu), Thirunageswaram

Navagraha Darshan – Rahu Temple Details

Temple Main Deity: Lord Naganathar Swamy (Shiva) & Giri Gujambiga (Parvati)
Location: Tirunageswaram
District: Tanjore
Built-in: Temple built by Aditya Chola I in 10th Century
Geographical Co-ordination: 10.964279°N 79.429269°E
Temple Timings: 6 AM – 1 PM & 4 PM – 9 PM
Address: Thirunageswaram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612204
Google Map: Click here for the map

From Rahu Temple to Suryanar Temple

Thirunageswaram Naganathar Temple. Navagraha Darshan in one day!
Thirunageswaram Naganathar Temple Entrance. Courtesy: Wikipedia
Thirunageswaram to Thirumangalagudi. Navagraha Darshan in one day!
From Thirunageswaram to Sri Suryanar Kovil, Thirumangalakudi
Via Kallanai – Poombhuhar Rd
  • Road: via MDR831 & Kallanai – Poombhuhar Rd
  • Time & Distance: 25 minutes travel / 11.5 kms
  • Shri Suryanar Kovil (Surya), Thirumangalakudi

From Surya Temple to Shukra Temple

From Suryanar Temple to Shukran Temple. Navagraha Darshan in one day!
From Thirumangalakudi to Kajanur
via Aduthurai-Kuthalam Rd, Kallanai – Poompuhar Road
  • Road: via Aduthurai-Kuthalam Rd/Kallanai – Poompuhar Road
  • Time & Distance: 10 minutes travel / 3.5 kms
  • Agneeswarar Shukran Temple (Shukra), Kanjanur

From Shukra Temple to Mangala Temple

From Shukra Temple to Mangala Temple.
From Kanjanur to Mannipallam
Via Aduthurai – Kuthalam Rd & Kallanai – Poompuhar Rd
  • Road: via Aduthurai-Kuthalam Rd, Kallanai – Poompuhar Road
    • Time & Distance: 1 hour 5 minutes travel / 34.6 kms

From Mangala Temple to Budhan Temple

From Mangala Temple to Budhan Temple.
From Mannipallam to Thiruvengadu Via Thinganur Road

From Budhan Temple to Kethu Temple

From Budhan Temple to Kethu Temple.
From Mannipallam to Thiruvengadu Via Thinganur Road

  • Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple (Budhan), Thiruvengadu
  • Naganathaswamy Temple (Kethu), Kezhaperumpallam
  • Sri Saneeshwara Temple (Shani), Thirunallar
  • Guru Bhagavaan Temple (Guru), Alangudi
  • Chandran Temple (Chandra), Thingaloor

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