Navagraha Sthalas
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Navagraha Sthalas, Tamil Nadu(Navagraha Sthalas is also spelled as Navgrahasthala)
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The temples dedicated to nine planets are Vaideeswaran Koil Angaraka dedicated to Mars, Thiruvenkadu dedicated to Mercury (Budha), Keezhperumpallam dedicated to Ketu (stands for descending node of Chandra- Moon), Thirunallar dedicated to Saturn (Sani), Kanjanur dedicated to Venus (Sukra), Suryanar Koil dedicated to Sun (Surya), Thirunageswaram dedicated to Rahu (stands for the ascending node of Chandra - Moon), Thingalur dedicated to Moon (Chandra) and Alangudi dedicated to Jupiter (Guru). A pilgrimage tour to these nine temples has assured benefits in eliminating the malignant effects of the planets on the person’s life, to strengthen the planetary influences for prosperity, to weaken the bad effects and bad influences of the planets on the well being of the person and also to understand the astronomical powers and importance of the planets in the day to day life of the human populaces. All these nine temples are located in a close circuit, in and around the famous temple town of Kumbakonam. Each of these temples are unique with special features in beliefs, rituals and traditions. The temple structures are all attractive and architecturally marvelous. The locations are all picturesque and attractive. Apart from pilgrims, many tourists loving to enjoy the nature and its gifts prefer to visit Navagraha Sthalas. Travel within cityKumbakonam is a temple town that has a wide variety of transport options available including local government run buses, auto rickshaws and ferries. Government and Private BusBuses in Kumbakonam are run by the government and these are constantly available to all parts of the city from the Mofussil Bus Stand. Bus fares will normally range around Rs 3 to 8, depending on the distance covered. There are a number of private buses as well, though the tickets are about Rs 1 - 2 higher, they are more comfortable and faster. Many of these buses play loud film music and videos that could either entertain you or give you a headache. Auto RickshawAuto rickshaws in Kumbakonam are not metered and you will need to negotiate a prior amount with the driver before boarding an auto rickshaw. This is a relatively safe mode of transport for night time travel and there are many autos available in the bus stand in case you land up at Kumbakonam at unearthly hours. FerryFerries are available to transport people to either bank of the Cauvery River. Charges will range from Rs 10 to 15. |
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