Navagraha temples are temples devoted to Navagraha - the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Grahas) of Hindu astronomy. These celestial bodies are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Chevvaai/Mangal (Mars), Budhan (Mercury), Guru/Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). Many temples in South India contain a shrine dedicated to the Navagrahas. However, the term Navagraha temples refers to a cluster of nine separate temples, each an abode of one of the Navagrahams.
The Navagraha Temple is found on the top of Chitrasal Hill (or Navagraha Hill), in Guwahati city, Assam. Enshrined in this temple are nine Shivalingams, representing the nine Celestial bodies, each covered with a colored garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies, with a Shivaligam in the centre symbolising the Sun. The Navagraha temple was built by the Ahom king Rajeswar Singha (1751–1769), son of Rudra Singha or Sukhrungphaa in late 18th century. It had been renovated in the modern times in the late 70's and 80's.
In Kasba Peth (central Pune), there is a major Navagraha temple behind Shaniwar Wada, which is also specifically devoted to Shani. There is also a Navagraha Maruti temple in Balaji Nagar.
A historical Navagraha temple is established inside the BADA GANPATI TEMPLE just behind MAKALESHWAR TEMPLE towards HARSIDHHI temple in City of UJJAIN in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that it is their since hundreds of years and people are getting blessing and relief when priya their specially during their Shani -Ssde sati period which is supposed to be the most dreaded phase in one's lifetime.
Devotees have to pray while doing Parikrama of Navagraha stones and present flowers /bilva patra while performing pooja.
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 -- Tirumangalakkudi or Sooriyanar Kovil
* Chandra Navagrahastalam -- Tingaloor
* Angaarakan Navagrahastalam -- Puttirukku Velur or Vaitheeswaran Kovil
* Budha Navagrahastalam -- Thiruvenkaadu
* Guru Navagrahastalam -- Aalangudi
* Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanoor
* Shani Navagrahastalam -- Tirunallar
* Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Tirunageswaram
* Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam
Navagraha Temple in Assam
The Navagraha Temple is found on the top of Chitrasal Hill (or Navagraha Hill), in Guwahati city, Assam. Enshrined in this temple are nine Shivalingams, representing the nine Celestial bodies, each covered with a colored garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies, with a Shivaligam in the centre symbolising the Sun. The Navagraha temple was built by the Ahom king Rajeswar Singha (1751–1769), son of Rudra Singha or Sukhrungphaa in late 18th century. It had been renovated in the modern times in the late 70's and 80's.
Navagraha Temples in Maharashtra
In Kasba Peth (central Pune), there is a major Navagraha temple behind Shaniwar Wada, which is also specifically devoted to Shani. There is also a Navagraha Maruti temple in Balaji Nagar.
Navgraha Temple in Madhya Pradesh
A historical Navagraha temple is established inside the BADA GANPATI TEMPLE just behind MAKALESHWAR TEMPLE towards HARSIDHHI temple in City of UJJAIN in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that it is their since hundreds of years and people are getting blessing and relief when priya their specially during their Shani -Ssde sati period which is supposed to be the most dreaded phase in one's lifetime.
Devotees have to pray while doing Parikrama of Navagraha stones and present flowers /bilva patra while performing pooja.
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 -- Tirumangalakkudi or Sooriyanar Kovil
* Chandra Navagrahastalam -- Tingaloor
* Angaarakan Navagrahastalam -- Puttirukku Velur or Vaitheeswaran Kovil
* Budha Navagrahastalam -- Thiruvenkaadu
* Guru Navagrahastalam -- Aalangudi
* Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanoor
* Shani Navagrahastalam -- Tirunallar
* Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Tirunageswaram
* Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam
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