Pilgrimage circuit
The nine planetary temples in the Kaveri delta near Kumbakonam, visited in a comfortable two-day circuit.
The Navagraha temples are nine temples in the Kaveri delta, each associated with one of the nine celestial bodies of Hindu astrology. Most are Shiva temples with a special shrine for the graha, and many devotees visit them to seek relief from planetary afflictions (dosha).
All nine lie within a short radius of Kumbakonam, which makes the town the natural base for the tour:
The temples sit in small villages connected by narrow roads, and timings vary. A driver who knows the circuit makes a real difference — see our Navagraha temple tour.
Packages
From Kumbakonam (pickup also from Madurai & Coimbatore)
All nine planetary temples around Kumbakonam — Surya, Chandra, Angaraka, Budha, Guru, Sukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu — in a comfortable two-day circuit.
Starting package price
From ₹5,460.00
Base ₹5,200.00 + 5% GST
Temple guides
Suriyanar Kovil, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Surya — one of the few temples in South India where the Sun god is the presiding deity.
Surya (the Sun) with Usha and Pratyusha
Thingalur, near Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Chandra, the Moon, in a quiet village near Thiruvaiyaru.
Lord Shiva as Kailasanathar; Chandra (the Moon)
Vaitheeswaran Kovil, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Angaraka (Mars), where Shiva is worshipped as the divine healer.
Lord Shiva as Vaidyanathaswamy; Angaraka (Mars)
Thiruvenkadu, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Budha (Mercury), near Poompuhar on the Kaveri delta coast.
Lord Shiva as Swetharanyeswarar; Budha (Mercury)
Alangudi, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Guru (Jupiter), where Shiva is worshipped as the one who saves from danger.
Lord Shiva as Apatsahayeswarar; Guru (Jupiter) as Dakshinamurthy
Kanjanur, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Sukra (Venus), where Shiva himself is worshipped in the form of Sukra.
Lord Shiva as Agniswarar; Sukra (Venus)
Thirunallar, Karaikal, Puducherry
The most famous Shani temple in South India and the Navagraha shrine for Saturn, in the Karaikal enclave of Puducherry.
Lord Shiva as Dharbaranyeswarar; Shani (Saturn)
Thirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Rahu, known for its milk abhishekam to Rahu Bhagavan.
Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy; Rahu
Keezhperumpallam, near Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu
The Navagraha temple for Ketu, a quiet village shrine near the ancient port of Poompuhar.
Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy; Ketu
All nine temples can be covered in two days from Kumbakonam. If you are starting from Madurai or Coimbatore, allow extra time for travel to and from the delta.
Many devotees begin with Suriyanar Kovil (Surya). In practice we plan the order based on temple timings and driving routes so you can complete the circuit comfortably.
Many devotees do. Pooja arrangements are made directly with the temple; we plan enough time at each temple and can guide you on what to expect.
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