27 Star Temples
Nakshatra Temples for All 27 Birth Stars
The 27 Star Temples are traditional Tamil Nadu shrines linked to each of the 27 nakshatras (birth stars). Visiting the temple of one's janma nakshatra is believed to remove obstacles and bring blessings.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are 27 Star Temples?
The 27 Star Temples are traditional Tamil Nadu shrines linked to each of the 27 nakshatras (birth stars). Visiting the temple of one's janma nakshatra is believed to remove obstacles and bring blessings.
🕉️ 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."
27 Star Temples Names and Locations
Total Shrines
27 temples — one per birth star
Primary Region
Tamil Nadu
Theme
Nakshatra (birth star) worship and parihara
Best Practice
Visit your janma nakshatra temple at least once a year
27 Star 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.
- Ashwini - Piravi Marundeeswarar, Thiruthuraipoondi
- Bharani - Agneeswarar, Nalladai
- Karthigai - Kathra Sundareswarar, Kanjanagaram
- Rohini - Pandava Dhootha Perumal, Kanchipuram
- Mirugasesam - Adi Narayana Perumal, Enkan
- Thiruvathirai - Abhaya Varadeeswarar, Adhiramapattinam
- Punarpoosam - Athitheeswarar, Vaniyambadi
- Poosam - Akshayapureeswarar, Vilangulam
- Ayilyam - Karkadeswarar, Thirunandudevankudi
- Maham - Mahalingeswarar, Thavasimadai
- Pooram - Hari Theertheswarar, Thiruvarangulam
- Uthiram - Mangalyeswarar, Idayaitrumangalam
- Hastham - Kirubakubareswarar, Komal
- Chithirai - Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal, Kuruvithurai
- Swathi - Thatheeswarar, Sittukadu
- Visakam - Muthukumaraswamy, Panmozhi
- Anusam - Mahalakshmiswarar, Thirunindriyur
- Ketai - Varadaraja Perumal, Pasupathi Koil
- Moolam - Singeeswarar, Mappedu
- Pooradam - Akasapureeswarar, Kaduveli
- Uthiradam - Brahmapureeswarar, Keezhapungudi
- Thiruvonam - Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal, Thiruparkadal
- Avittam - Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar, Korukkai
- Sathayam - Agnipureeswarar, Thirupugalur
- Pooradathi - Thiruvaneswarar, Ranganathapuram
- Uthiradathi - Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar, Theeyathur
- Revathi - Kailasanathar, Karukudi
📊 Compare 27 Star 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 | Piravi Marundeeswarar Temple (Ashwini Star) | Thiruthuraipoondi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 2 | Agneeswarar Temple (Bharani Star) | Nalladai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 3 | Kathra Sundareswarar Temple (Karthigai Star) | Kanjanagaram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 4 | Pandava Dhootha Perumal Temple (Rohini Star) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 5 | Adi Narayana Perumal Temple (Mirugasesam Star) | Enkan, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 6 | Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple (Thiruvathirai Star) | Adhiramapattinam, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 7 | Athitheeswarar Temple (Punarpoosam Star) | Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 8 | Akshayapureeswarar Temple (Poosam Star) | Vilangulam, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 9 | Karkadeswarar Temple (Ayilyam Star) | Thirunandudevankudi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 10 | Mahalingeswarar Temple (Maham Star) | Thavasimadai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 11 | Hari Theertheswarar Temple (Pooram Star) | Thiruvarangulam, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 12 | Mangalyeswarar Temple (Uthiram Star) | Idayaitrumangalam, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 13 | Kirubakubareswarar Temple (Hastham Star) | Komal, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 14 | Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple (Chithirai Star) | Kuruvithurai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 15 | Thatheeswarar Temple (Swathi Star) | Sittukadu, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 16 | Arulmigu Thirumalai Kumaraswamy Temple (Visakam Star) | Panmozhi Thirumalai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 17 | Mahalakshmiswarar Temple (Anusam Star) | Thirunindriyur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 18 | Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Ketai Star) | Pasupathi Koil, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 19 | Singeeswarar Temple (Moolam Star) | Mappedu, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 20 | Akasapureeswarar Temple (Pooradam Star) | Kaduveli, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 21 | Brahmapureeswarar Temple (Uthiradam Star) | Keezhapungudi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 22 | Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple (Thiruvonam Star) | Thiruparkadal, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 23 | Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar Temple (Avittam Star) | Korukkai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 24 | Agnipureeswarar Temple (Sathayam Star) | Thirupugalur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 25 | Thiruvaneswarar Temple (Pooradathi Star) | Ranganathapuram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 26 | Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar Temple (Uthiradathi Star) | Theeyathur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
| 27 | Kailasanathar Temple (Revathi Star) | Karukudi, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | — |
Last updated July 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Piravi Marundeeswarar Temple (Ashwini Star)
Sacred Ashwini (Aswini) nakshatra temple at Thiruthuraipoondi. Lord Shiva here is worshipped as Piravi Marundeeswarar — the healer of birth-related afflictions.
Agneeswarar Temple (Bharani Star)
Bharani nakshatra temple at Nalladai near Mayiladuthurai. Lord Agneeswarar is linked to Bharani Rudragni and fire-sacrifice traditions.
Kathra Sundareswarar Temple (Karthigai Star)
Karthigai (Krittika) nakshatra temple at Kanjanagaram near Mayiladuthurai. West-facing swayambu Shiva shrine linked to the six Kruthika maidens.
Pandava Dhootha Perumal Temple (Rohini Star)
Rohini nakshatra temple in Kanchipuram. Lord Krishna as Pandava Dhootha (messenger of the Pandavas) blesses Rohini-born devotees.
Adi Narayana Perumal Temple (Mirugasesam Star)
Mirugasesam (Mrigashira) nakshatra temple at Enkan near Tiruvarur. Lord Adi Narayana Perumal blesses devotees of this birth star.
Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple (Thiruvathirai Star)
Thiruvathirai (Ardra) nakshatra temple at Adhiramapattinam near Pattukkottai. Lord Abhaya Varadeeswarar grants fearlessness and boons.
Athitheeswarar Temple (Punarpoosam Star)
Punarpoosam (Punarvasu) nakshatra temple at Vaniyambadi. Lord Athitheeswarar restores lost fortune and renews hope.
Akshayapureeswarar Temple (Poosam Star)
Poosam (Pushya) nakshatra temple at Vilangulam near Peravurani. Lord Akshayapureeswarar grants lasting (akshaya) prosperity.
Karkadeswarar Temple (Ayilyam Star)
Ayilyam (Ashlesha) nakshatra temple at Thirunandudevankudi near Kumbakonam. Lord Karkadeswarar (crab-form legend) is the star remedy shrine.
Mahalingeswarar Temple (Maham Star)
Maham (Magha) nakshatra temple at Thavasimadai near Dindigul. Lord Mahalingeswarar blesses ancestral grace and leadership.
Hari Theertheswarar Temple (Pooram Star)
Pooram (Purva Phalguni) nakshatra temple at Thiruvarangulam near Pudukkottai. Lord Hari Theertheswarar blesses joy and relationships.
Mangalyeswarar Temple (Uthiram Star)
Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) nakshatra temple at Idayaitrumangalam near Trichy. Lord Mangalyeswarar is famed for mangalya (marriage) blessings.
Kirubakubareswarar Temple (Hastham Star)
Hastham (Hasta) nakshatra temple at Komal on the Kumbakonam–Mayiladuthurai route. Lord Kirubakubareswarar grants skill of hand and craft.
Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple (Chithirai Star)
Chithirai (Chitra) nakshatra temple at Kuruvithurai near Madurai. Lord Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal blesses beauty and craftsmanship.
Thatheeswarar Temple (Swathi Star)
Swathi nakshatra temple at Sittukadu near Poonamallee / Chennai. Lord Thatheeswarar with Mother Prasanna Kundhalambika.
Arulmigu Thirumalai Kumaraswamy Temple (Visakam Star)
Visakam (Vishakha) nakshatra temple at Panmozhi / Thirumalai near Tenkasi. Lord Murugan as Muthukumaraswamy blesses this birth star.
Mahalakshmiswarar Temple (Anusam Star)
Anusam (Anuradha) nakshatra temple at Thirunindriyur near Mayiladuthurai. Lord Mahalakshmiswarar blesses friendship and fortune.
Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Ketai Star)
Ketai (Jyeshtha) nakshatra temple at Pasupathi Koil near Thanjavur. Lord Varadaraja Perumal grants protection and seniority blessings.
Singeeswarar Temple (Moolam Star)
Moolam (Mula) nakshatra temple at Mappedu near Chennai. Lord Singeeswarar is the star remedy shrine.
Akasapureeswarar Temple (Pooradam Star)
Pooradam (Purvashada) nakshatra temple at Kaduveli near Thiruvaiyaru. Lord Akasapureeswarar blesses invincible success.
Brahmapureeswarar Temple (Uthiradam Star)
Uthiradam (Uttarashada) nakshatra temple at Keezhapungudi on the Melur–Sivaganga route. Lord Brahmapureeswarar blesses lasting victory.
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple (Thiruvonam Star)
Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra temple at Thiruparkadal near Kaveripakkam. Lord Prasanna Venkatesa with Alarmelmanga blesses this birth star.
Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar Temple (Avittam Star)
Avittam (Dhanishta) nakshatra temple at Korukkai near Kumbakonam. Lord Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar with Pushpavalli grants wisdom.
Agnipureeswarar Temple (Sathayam Star)
Sathayam (Shatabhisha) nakshatra temple at Thirupugalur near Nannilam. Lord Agnipureeswarar with Karundharkuzhali blesses healing.
Thiruvaneswarar Temple (Pooradathi Star)
Pooradathi (Purva Bhadrapada) nakshatra temple at Ranganathapuram near Thirukattupalli. Lord Thiruvaneswarar with Kamakshi blesses transformation.
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