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
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Piravi Marundeeswarar Temple (Ashwini Star)
Located in Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur district, this ancient Shiva temple is the designated parihara sthalam (remedial shrine) for people born under the Ashwini nakshatra. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Piravi Marundeeswarar, the 'medicine for birth,' and uniquely faces west rather than the customary east.
Nalladai Agneeswarar Temple (Bharani Star)
Located in Nalladai village near Mayiladuthurai (Nagapattinam/Mayiladuthurai district), this Chola-era Shiva temple is the parihara sthalam for people born under the Bharani nakshatra. Shiva is worshipped here as Agneeswarar (Bharaninathar), fire personified, in a rare west-facing sanctum.
Kathra Sundareswarar Temple (Karthigai Star)
Situated at Kanjanagaram near Mayiladuthurai on the northern bank of the Cauvery, this Chola-era Shiva temple is the parihara sthalam for the Karthigai (Krithika) nakshatra, revered as the birthplace of Lord Muruga's six sparks and Manakkanjara Nayanar.
Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple (Rohini Star)
Located at Thiruppadagam in Kanchipuram, this ancient Divya Desam dedicated to Lord Krishna as Pandava Thoothar Perumal is the parihara sthalam for the Rohini nakshatra, famed for its rare 25-foot seated Vishwarupa form.
Adi Narayana Perumal Temple (Mirugasesam Star)
Mirugasesam (Mrigashira) nakshatra temple at Enkan near Tiruvarur, where Lord Adi Narayana Perumal blesses devotees with clarity of thought and creative success.
Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple (Thiruvathirai Star)
Thiruvathirai (Ardra) nakshatra temple at Adhiramapattinam near Pattukkottai, where Lord Abhaya Varadeeswarar grants fearlessness and emotional healing.
Athitheeswarar Temple (Punarpoosam Star)
Punarpoosam (Punarvasu) nakshatra temple at Vaniyambadi, where Lord Athitheeswarar restores lost fortune and renews hope after setbacks.
Akshayapureeswarar Temple (Poosam Star)
Poosam (Pushya) nakshatra temple at Vilangulam near Peravurani, where Lord Akshayapureeswarar grants lasting, undiminishing (akshaya) prosperity.
Karkadeswarar Temple (Ayilyam Star)
Ayilyam (Ashlesha) nakshatra temple at Thirunandudevankudi near Kumbakonam, famed for its crab (karkata) devotee legend and star-day healing worship.
Mahalingeswarar Temple (Maham Star)
Maham (Magha) nakshatra temple at Thavasimadai near Dindigul, where Lord Mahalingeswarar blesses ancestral grace, dignity and leadership.
Hari Theertheswarar Temple (Pooram Star)
Pooram (Purva Phalguni) nakshatra temple at Thiruvarangulam near Pudukkottai, where Lord Hari Theertheswarar blesses marriage, joy and relationships.
Mangalyeswarar Temple (Uthiram Star)
Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) nakshatra temple at Idayaitrumangalam near Trichy, famed for mangalya (marriage) blessings from Lord Mangalyeswarar.
Kirubakubareswarar Temple (Hastham Star)
Hastham (Hasta) nakshatra temple at Komal on the Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai route, where Lord Kirubakubareswarar grants skill of hand and craft.
Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple (Chithirai Star)
Chithirai (Chitra) nakshatra temple at Kuruvithurai near Madurai, where Lord Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal blesses beauty, artistry and recognition.
Thatheeswarar Temple (Swathi Star)
Swathi nakshatra temple at Sittukadu near Poonamallee, a convenient Chennai-area shrine where Lord Thatheeswarar blesses independence and trade success.
Arulmigu Thirumalai Kumaraswamy Temple (Visakam Star)
Visakam (Vishakha) nakshatra temple at Panmozhi / Thirumalai near Tenkasi, a Murugan hill shrine where Muthukumaraswamy grants courage and success.
Mahalakshmiswarar Temple (Anusam Star)
Anusam (Anuradha) nakshatra temple at Thirunindriyur near Mayiladuthurai, where Lord Mahalakshmiswarar blesses friendship, devotion and fortune.
Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Ketai Star)
Ketai (Jyeshtha) nakshatra temple at Pasupathi Koil near Thanjavur, where Lord Varadaraja Perumal grants protection and seniority blessings.
Singeeswarar Temple (Moolam Star)
Moolam (Mula) nakshatra temple at Mappedu near Chennai, where Lord Singeeswarar grants foundational healing, courage and ancestral peace.
Akasapureeswarar Temple (Pooradam Star)
Pooradam (Purvashada) nakshatra temple at Kaduveli near Thiruvaiyaru, where Lord Akasapureeswarar blesses invincible early victory and confidence.
Brahmapureeswarar Temple (Uthiradam Star)
Uthiradam (Uttarashada) nakshatra temple at Keezhapungudi on the Melur-Sivaganga route, where Lord Brahmapureeswarar blesses lasting victory.
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple (Thiruvonam Star)
Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra temple at Thiruparkadal near Kaveripakkam, where Prasanna Venkatesa with Alarmelmanga blesses learning and knowledge.
Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar Temple (Avittam Star)
Avittam (Dhanishta) nakshatra temple at Korukkai near Kumbakonam, where Lord Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar with Pushpavalli grants wisdom and fame.
Agnipureeswarar Temple (Sathayam Star)
Sathayam (Shatabhisha) nakshatra temple at Thirupugalur near Nannilam, where Lord Agnipureeswarar with Karundharkuzhali blesses healing and health.
Thiruvaneswarar Temple (Poorattaadhi Star)
Poorattaadhi (Purva Bhadrapada) nakshatra temple at Ranganathapuram near Thirukattupalli, where Lord Thiruvaneswarar with Kamakshi blesses transformation.
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