What are the 9 Navagraha temples? Around Kumbakonam, one for each graha: Suryanar Koil (Surya), Thingalur (Chandra), Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mangala), Thiruvenkadu (Budha), Alangudi (Guru), Kanjanur (Shukra), Thirunallar (Shani), Thirunageswaram (Rahu) and Keezhperumpallam (Ketu).
The 9 temples
| Graha | Temple | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Surya | Suryanarayana | Suryanar Koil |
| Chandra | Kailasanathar | Thingalur |
| Mangala | Vaidyanatha | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
| Budha | Swetharanyeswarar | Thiruvenkadu |
| Guru | Apatsahayesvarar | Alangudi |
| Shukra | Agniswarar | Kanjanur |
| Shani | Dharbaranyeswarar | Thirunallar |
| Rahu | Naganathaswamy | Thirunageswaram |
| Ketu | Naganathar | Keezhperumpallam |
Thirunallar is in Karaikal, part of Puducherry. Most of the others are in the Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai area.
Timings and rules change through the year, so check with the temple before you travel.
If you can’t travel
Can’t travel? Navagraha Shanti at home is the usual alternative.
Questions devotees ask us
How many days does the Navagraha temple circuit take?
Many pilgrims take two to three days from Kumbakonam. Check temple timings before you plan.
Which temple is for Shani?
Thirunallar, in Karaikal, is the best known.