Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu
There is a cluster of Navagraha Temples dating from the Chola dynasty near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Each temple is located in a different village, and is considered an abode of one of the Navagrahas. However, the majority of these temples are dedicated to Shiva. The Surya temple is the only one dedicated to the Graham. In fact, it is dedicated entirely to the worship of the Sun-God and the other navagrahas, the former being the object of worship as the principal deity and the latter as attendant deities. It was built around the 11th or 12th century C.E. The other temples were built earlier, ranging back to 7th-9th century.
- Surya Navagrahastalam -- Sooriyanar Kovil
- Chandra Navagrahastalam -- Thingaloor
- Angaarakan Navagrahastalam -- Vaitheeswaran Kovil
- Budha Navagrahastalam -- Thiruvenkadu
- Guru Navagrahastalam -- Alangudi
- Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanur
- Shani Navagrahastalam -- Thirunallar
- Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Thirunageswaram
- Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam
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