Kumbakonam Navagraha Temples
9 Planet Temples Route, Names and Locations
The Kumbakonam Navagraha circuit connects nine temples associated with the planetary deities of Hindu tradition.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are Kumbakonam Navagraha Temples?
The Kumbakonam Navagraha circuit connects nine temples associated with the planetary deities of Hindu tradition.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • This cluster has one clear pilgrimage intent and should be treated separately from the general temple listing page.
- • The complete names and locations help devotees compare temples before planning darshan.
- • Temple profile cards below link only to detailed pages currently available on Temples.bio.
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
Kumbakonam Navagraha Temples Names and Locations
Total Shrines
9 planetary temples
Base Town
Kumbakonam
Typical Trip
2 to 3 days by road
Purpose
Graha shanti and devotional worship
Kumbakonam Navagraha Temples List
This is the canonical names list for the sacred cluster. Temple profile cards are shown separately when detailed Temples.bio pages are available.
- Suryanar Kovil - Surya
- Thingalur - Chandra
- Vaitheeswaran Koil - Angaraka
- Thiruvenkadu - Budha
- Alangudi - Guru
- Kanjanur - Shukra
- Thirunallar - Shani
- Thirunageswaram - Rahu
- Keezhperumpallam - Ketu
📊 Compare Kumbakonam Navagraha Temples
Location, state, darshan timings and the nearest railhead for temple profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
| # | Temple | Location | State | Darshan timings | Nearest railway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sooriyanar Temple (Surya) | Sooriyanar Kovil, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Sunday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "4:0… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (15 km) |
| 2 | Kailasanathar Temple (Chandra) | Thingalur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Monday and Full Moon is most important day for worship.", "… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (25 km) |
| 3 | Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mangala) | Vaitheeswaran Kovil, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Tuesday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "4:… | Chidambaram Railway Station (25 km) |
| 4 | Swetharanyeswarar Temple (Budha) | Thiruvenkadu, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Wednesday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (20 km) |
| 5 | Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Brihaspati) | Alangudi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Thursday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "4… | Thanjavur Railway Station (30 km) |
| 6 | Agneeswarar Temple (Shukra) | Kanjanur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Friday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "4:0… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (15 km) |
| 7 | Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Shani) | Thirunallar, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Saturday is most important day for worship.", "evening": "4… | Karaikal Railway Station (8 km) |
| 8 | Naganathaswamy Temple (Rahu) | Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Rahu Kala is most important day for worship.", "evening": "… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (12 km) |
| 9 | Naganathaswamy Temple (Ketu) | Keezhaperumpallam, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Ketu Puja days is most important day for worship.", "evenin… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (18 km) |
Last updated June 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Sooriyanar Temple (Surya)
The primary Navagraha temple dedicated to Surya (Sun), Sooriyanar Temple is the most important temple for Sun worship and is believed to cure health ailments and provide vitality.
Kailasanathar Temple (Chandra)
Dedicated to Lord Chandra (Moon), this temple is famous for mental peace, emotional balance, and blessings for fertility and motherhood.
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mangala)
Famous as the temple of the Divine Physician, Vaitheeswaran Koil is dedicated to Mars (Mangala) and is renowned for healing diseases and providing courage and strength.
Swetharanyeswarar Temple (Budha)
Dedicated to Mercury (Budha), this temple is famous for enhancing intelligence, communication skills, and success in education and business.
Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Brihaspati)
Dedicated to Jupiter (Brihaspati), this temple is famous for wisdom, knowledge, spiritual growth, and protection during difficult times.
Agneeswarar Temple (Shukra)
Dedicated to Venus (Shukra), this temple is famous for love, marriage, beauty, wealth, and artistic talents.
Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Shani)
The most powerful temple for Saturn (Shani) worship, famous for relieving the effects of Sade Sati and providing justice, discipline, and karmic relief.
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