Navagraha Temple Tours

NAVAGRAHA TEMPLES [2 Nights / 3 Days]

Day 01 : Arrive - Trichy - Kumbakonam (100kms / 2hrs drive)

Arrive Trichy Airport and on arrival you will be met and introduced to your drive, later proceed to Thingalur visit Chandran Temple and then on to Alangudy visit Guru Temple and in the afternoon visit Sooriyanar Temple and Sukran Temple at Kanjanur.

Chandra (Moon) Tingaloor Koil

This temple dedicated to the Moon or Chandran in Sanskrit and Thingal in Tamil, a visit to this temple is said to grant a comfortable and long life. In astrology, Chandran is the planet that removes stress and sorrow. Guru (Jupiter) Alangudi
This is regarded as a Guru Sthalam or Jupiter where Lord Dakshinamurthy is held in great reverence. The shrine attracts large number of devotees when Jupiter transits between zodiac signs. Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, is said to have been reborn on the banks of the Amrita Pushkarini within the temple precincts before being reunited with Shiva.

Surya (Sun) Suryanar Koil

Suryanar Koil was built by King Kulothunga Chola I in the year 1100 AD. This temple is dedicated to Sun God Surya who is known as the giver of health, success and prosperity.

Shukran (Venus) Kanchanoor

This temple is dedicated to Shukran or Venus. This shrine is also referred to as Palaasavanam, Brahmapurai and Agnisthalam. Brahma is said to have had a vision here of Shiva's wedding with Parvati. Men visit to pray for the well being of their wives.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Kumbakonam - Thirunallar - Kumbakonam (90kms / 2hrs approx)

Today leave the hotel after breakfast to visit Raghu Temple at Tirunageshwaram and further visit Saneeshwara Temple (Saturn) at Thirunallar and in the afternoon visit Kethu Temple at Kizhaperumpallam.

Tirunageswharan (Rahu)

This temple known is for its shrine to Rahu. A legend has it that the mythological serpents Adiseshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva here. Legend also has it that King Nala worshipped Shiva here as in Thirunallar. The belief is that worship should be performed during Rahukalam. Keezhperumpallam (Ketu)

This is an ancient Shaivite temple and legend has it that Kethu, the other planetary node of the nine celestial bodies worshipped Shiva here. Rahu and Kethu are associated with the legend of the serpent that helped Lord Shiva churn the milky ocean. There is a shrine dedicated to Kethu in this temple.

Shani (Saturn) Tirunallar

This is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Sani or Saturn. When the planet Saturn transits between zodiac signs, literally millions throng this shrine. The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions, which were due to the malefic influence of Saturn after worship in this temple. Of the numerous tanks theertams, the Nala theertam is the most important one. By bathing here, it is believed that one is washed off all kinds of misfortune and afflictions.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Kumbakonam - Vaitheeshwaran Koil - Kumbakonam (50kms / 1hr approx)

This morning drive to Vaitheeshwaran koil visit Sevvai Temple and in the afternoon visit Budhan Temple at Thiruvenkadu.

Chevaai (Mars) Vaitheswaran Koil

Here there is a special shrine dedicated to Ankarakan or Chevvai or Mars. The belief is that if prayers are offered to Ankarakan, he will bestow valor, victory and strength to the person. Upon entering the temple, devotees first go the Siddhamrita tank. The water is said to have curative properties for various skin ailments. There is also a widespread belief that a visit here would remove obstacles that delay marriage. Budhan (Mercury) Tiruvenkadu.

It is said that the oldest part of the temple is more than 3000 years old. Dedicated to Budhan or Mercury this temple in Thiruvenkadu makes up the last of the Navagraha Temples. Budhan is said to bestow wisdom and intellect.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Kumbakonam - Trichy (100kms / 2hrs approx)

Today you will be transferred to Trichy Airport on time as per your schedule to board your flight for your onward destination.

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