Hinduism is known for its culture, astrology and spiritual practices. Just like many ancient civilizations had their own versions of astronomy, Hindus had their own version of astronomy from very ancient times. Navagraha or the Nine Planets has great importance in Hinduism and Hindu rituals. Navagrahas are considered to play a major role in deciding the destiny of man. The Navagrahas are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). It is believed that these nine planetary deities influence human lives and is responsible for all good or bad times, one faces in life.
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Lord Surya, the Sun God occupies the central place amongst the navagrahas facing the east. Also known as Ravi, Surya is the Lord of 'Simha Rashi' or Leo sign in Zodiac. Surya's vahana is a chariot drawn by seven horses. The seven horses represent the seven colors of the white light and seven days of a week. His color is red and gemstone is ruby. Suryanar Kovil which is 15 Kms away from Kumbakonam and Konark Sun Temple in Orissa the one of kind are two famous temples of Lord Surya This temple will remain opened from 6 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on all days.
Lord Chandra, also known as Soma is god of mind, feminine nature, beauty and happiness. He is also one of the Gods of Fertility. Chandra is the god of 'Karka rashi' or cancer zodiac sign. The mental stability and well being of a person largely depends on the placement of the moon in his horoscope. He is believed to ride his chariot across the sky every night, pulled by ten white horses or an antelope. He is also called ‘Nishadipati’ and ‘Kshuparaka’. As Soma he presides over ‘Somavar’ or Monday and gemstone is pearl. Thingaloor Kailasanathar Temple which is 33km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Chandra Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 7.00AM to 1.00PM and 4.00PM to 9.00PM on all days.
Brihaspati also known as Brahmanaspati is the guru of Devas, god of knowledge, love, Spirituality and Education. Dhanu Rashi and Meena Rashi are ruled by Brihaspati or planet Jupiter. He is the only god praised in many hymns of Rig Veda many times. Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden color and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. Lord Guru rules the thighs, flesh, kidney, liver, fat and arterial system. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and gemstone is Sapphire. Alangudi Abathsahayeswarar Temple which is 17km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Brihaspati Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 5.30AM to 12.30PM and 4.00PM to 9.00PM on all days.
Budha is the god of wisdom, wealth and bestow. Budha is the God of Mithuna Rashi and Kanya Rashi in Astrology. He rides a carpet or an eagle or a chariot drawn by lions. He is generally represented with four hands, three of his hands holding a sword, a shield and a mace respectively while the fourth one is held in usual varada mudra. The planet governs the nervous system. His color is green his day is Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ and his gemstone is Emerald. Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple which is 60km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Budha Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 6.00AM to 12.30PM and 4.00PM to 9.00PM on all days.
Sevaai or Mangala, also called Angaraka, Protector of Truth or Dharma is a ferocious god with four hands. He is the son of Prithvi or Bhumi devi. Mangala is God of Mesha rashi and Vrischika Rashi(Aries and Scorpio signs). Mars is referred to as a ‘hot planet'. He holds weapons in his two hands while the other two hands are held in abhaya and varada mudras rides Ram (a type of sheep). He controls the muscular system of the body an also rules over nose, forehead and circulatory systems. His color is red day of mars is Tuesday and gemstone is coral. Pullirukkuvelur Vaitheeswaran Temple which is 50km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Sevaai Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 6.00AM to 1.00PM and 4.00PM to 9.00PM on all days.
Lord Shukra or Planet Venus is the teacher of the Rakshasha, he is god of wealth, love, passion, luxury and fortune. Shukra Dasha remains for twenty years in a person’s horoscope. Vrishaba Rashi (Edavam) and Tula Rashi (Thulam) are ruled by Lord Shukra. Sukra is of whit complexion, middle aged and is generally shown with four hands riding upon a golden or silver chariot drawn by eight horses. He holds a stick, beads and a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow. The day of Venus is Friday and gemstone is diamond. Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu is one famous Lord Shukra Temples in India. Kanjanoor Agneeswarar Temple which is 17km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Sukra Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 7.00AM to 12.30PM and 4.00PM to 8.30PM on all days.
Lord Rahu is described as the head of a demonic snake that swallows the sun and moon, causing eclipses. Rahu and kethu are one of kind he is shown as shadowy planet and do not have any special day dedicated to him. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding on a chariot drawn by eight black horses. When Rahu is affected one faces several miseries and obstacles in the way of success. The gemstone of Rahu is Gomedh or Honey Colored Hessonite. Tirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple which is 6km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Raghu Temples in India. Milk during ambisagam on Raghu statue will turn blue color. This temple will remain opened from 6.00AM to 1.00PM and 4.00PM to 8.30PM on all days.
Kethu (Dhuma Ketu) means comet. He is the representation of karmic collections both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural influences. It is also a shadowy planet and is depicted as the tail of a demon snake. In the images he is usually shown with a poke marked body, riding upon a vulture and holding a mace. The gemstone of Ketu is Cat’s Eye. Keezhaperumpallam Naganathaswamy Temple which is 65km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Ketu Temples in India. Milk during ambisagam on Raghu statue will turn blue color. This temple will remain opened from 6.00AM to 1.00PM and 4.00PM to 8.30PM on all days.
Lord Shani is powerful planet in navagrahas , troublesome god and is capable of breaking fortunes by his influence and position in the planetary system. Saturn is often referred to as ‘dark planet’ and symbolizes longevity, misery and grief. He Rules Kumbha rashi and Makara rashi in zodiac signs. Lord Sani is generally shown with four hands riding upon a chariot or a buffalo or a vulture. Shani is seen holding a sword, arrows and two daggers. The day of Saturn is Saturday and gemstone is Blue Sapphire. Thirunallar Darbaranyeswarar Temple which is 54km away from Kumbakonam one of the main Lord Shaniswara Temples in India. This temple will remain opened from 6.00AM to 1.00PM and 4.00PM to 9.00PM on all days.
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