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'''Navagraha '''(Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə)''' pilgrimages''' are pilgrimages devoted to [[Navagraha]]—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies ([[Graha]]s) of [[Hindu astronomy]]. These temples are made of stone. These celestial bodies are named [[Surya]] (Sun), [[Chandra]] (Moon), [[Mangala]] (Mars), [[Budha]] (Mercury), [[Brihaspati]] (Jupiter), [[Shukra]] (Venus), [[Shani]] (Saturn), [[Rahu]] (North [[Lunar Node]]) and [[Ketu (mythology)|Ketu]] (South [[Lunar Node]]). Many temples in South India contain a shrine dedicated to the Navagrahas. | '''Navagraha '''(Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə)''' pilgrimages''' are pilgrimages devoted to [[Navagraha]]—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies ([[Graha]]s) of [[Hindu astronomy]]. These temples are made of stone. These celestial bodies are named [[Surya]] (Sun), [[Chandra]] (Moon), [[Mangala]] (Mars), [[Budha]] (Mercury), [[Brihaspati]] (Jupiter), [[Shukra]] (Venus), [[Shani]] (Saturn), [[Rahu]] (North [[Lunar Node]]) and [[Ketu (mythology)|Ketu]] (South [[Lunar Node]]). Many temples in South India contain a shrine dedicated to the Navagrahas. | ||
== Navagraha temple in Nepal == | |||
Nepals First Navagraha temple is [[Nabagraha Temple Syangja]] in Arjunchaupari-1, [[Syangja District]] of Nepal. The temple is built differently in an open roof concept. | |||
==Navagraha temples in Kerala== | ==Navagraha temples in Kerala== | ||
In Kerala, | In Kerala, Navagraha temples are rare, like other states. Unlike other Navagraha temples,[[Kilimarathukavu Temple|Kilimarathukavu]] navagraha temple is elliptical in structure, much like the galaxy. | ||
==Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu== | ==Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu== | ||
The [[Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu]] | The [[Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu]] situated in the vicinity of [[Mayiladuthurai]]<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com.qa/books/edition/Aanmeega_Sutrula_Vazhi_Thunaivan_A_Guide/2YsMW4DMwiIC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%B1%E0%AF%88&pg=PA17&printsec=frontcover |title=Aanmeega Sutrula Vazhi Thunaivan- A Guide for Pilgrims |publisher=Bharathi Puthakalayam |language=ta}}</ref> and [[Kumbakonam]], were constructed during the [[Chola]] dynasty. As per Hindu legend, Sage Kalava was suffering from serious ailments along with leprosy. He prayed to the [[Navagrahas]], the nine planet deities. The planets were pleased by his devotion and offered cure to the sage. [[Brahma]], the Hindu god of creation, was angered, as he felt that the planets had no powers to give boons to humans. He cursed the nine planets to suffer from leprosy and sent them down to earth in Vellerukku Vanam, the white wild flower jungle – the modern [[Suryanar Kovil]]. The planets prayed to [[Shiva]] to relieve them of the curse. Shiva appeared to them and said that the place belonged to them and they would have to grace the devotees worshipping them from the place. Each temple is located in a different village, and is considered an abode of one of the Navagrahas. However, eight of these temples are dedicated to [[Shiva]]. | ||
As per Hindu legend, Sage Kalava was suffering from serious ailments along with leprosy. He prayed to the [[Navagrahas]], the nine planet deities. The planets were pleased by his devotion and offered cure to the sage. [[Brahma]], the Hindu god of creation, was angered, as he felt that the planets had no powers to give boons to humans. He cursed the nine planets to suffer from leprosy and sent them down to earth in Vellerukku Vanam, the white wild flower jungle | |||
The Surya temple is the only one dedicated to the Graham.{{ | The Surya temple is the only one dedicated to the Graham.{{clarify|date=December 2022}} 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. The other temples were built earlier, ranging back to 7th-9th century.<ref name=A>{{cite book|title=Temples of South India|last=Anantharaman|first=Ambjuam|publisher=East West|edition=second|year=2006|isbn=978-81-88661-42-8|pages=43–47}}</ref> | ||
* Surya | * Surya Navagrahastalam—[[Suryanar Temple|Sooriyanar Kovil]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | ||
* Chandra | * Chandra Navagrahastalam—[[Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur|Thingalur]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | ||
* Angaarakan | * Angaarakan Navagrahastalam—[[Vaitheeswaran Temple|Vaitheeswaran Kovil]] ([[Mayiladuthurai district|Mayiladuthurai District]]) | ||
* Budha Navagrahastalam -- [[Swetharanyeswarar Temple|Thiruvenkadu]] ([[Mayiladuthurai district]]) | * Budha Navagrahastalam -- [[Swetharanyeswarar Temple|Thiruvenkadu]] ([[Mayiladuthurai district]]) | ||
* Guru Navagrahastalam -- [[Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi|Alangudi]] ([[Thiruvarur District]]) | * Guru Navagrahastalam -- [[Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi|Alangudi]] ([[Thiruvarur District]]) | ||
* Sukra Navagrahastalam -- [[Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur|Kanjanur]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | * Sukra Navagrahastalam -- [[Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur|Kanjanur]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | ||
* Shani Navagrahastalam -- [[Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple|Thirunallar]] ([[Karaikal]]) | * Shani Navagrahastalam -- [[Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple|Thirunallar]] ([[Karaikal district|Karaikal District]], [[Union territory of Puducherry|Union Territory of Puducherry]]) | ||
* Raahu Navagrahastalam -- [[Rahu stalam|Thirunageswaram]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | * Raahu Navagrahastalam -- [[Rahu stalam|Thirunageswaram]] ([[Thanjavur District]]) | ||
* Ketu Navagrahastalam -- [[Ketu stalam|Keezhperumpallam]] | * Ketu Navagrahastalam -- [[Ketu stalam|Keezhperumpallam]] ([[Mayiladuthurai district|Mayiladuthurai District]]) | ||
===Navagraha temples in Chennai Kundrathur=== | ===Navagraha temples in Chennai Kundrathur=== | ||
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A separate set of Navagraha temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route are called [[Nava Tirupathi]]. | A separate set of Navagraha temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route are called [[Nava Tirupathi]]. | ||
* Srivaikuntanathan | * Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple—Suryan | ||
* Vijayaasana Perumal Temple—Chandran | * Vijayaasana Perumal Temple—Chandran | ||
* Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple—Sevvai | * Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple—Sevvai | ||
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* Irattai Thiruppathy, Devapiran—Kedhu | * Irattai Thiruppathy, Devapiran—Kedhu | ||
=== Gudiyatham, | === Gudiyatham, Vellore === | ||
Navagraha temples <ref>Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy 1887-1907, New Delhi, 1986</ref> The Navagraha temples listed contain separate shrines for these gods or temple deity worshipped as that god. | Navagraha temples <ref>Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy 1887-1907, New Delhi, 1986</ref> The Navagraha temples listed contain separate shrines for these gods or temple deity worshipped as that god. | ||
*Surya Navagrahastalam - Karupulleshwarar temple, | *Surya Navagrahastalam - Karupulleshwarar temple, Vellore, Gudiyatham | ||
*Chandra Navagrahastalam - Sri Linganatha Swamy temple | *Chandra Navagrahastalam - Sri Linganatha Swamy temple | ||
*Angaarakan Navagrahastalam - Sri Mahadevar temple | *Angaarakan Navagrahastalam - Sri Mahadevar temple | ||
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==Navagraha temple in Assam== | ==Navagraha temple in Assam== | ||
[[File:NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE GUWAHATI.jpg|thumb|Navagraha temple in [[Guwahati]]]] | [[File:NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE GUWAHATI.jpg|thumb|Navagraha temple in [[Guwahati]]]] | ||
The Navagraha Temple is | The [[Navagraha_Mandir,_Guwahati|Navagraha Temple]] is on the top of Chitrasal Hill (or Navagraha Hill), in [[Guwahati]] city, [[Assam]]. The existing brick temple on Chitrasal hill was built by [[Ahom Dynasty|Ahom]] king Swargadeo [[Rajeswar Singha]] during his reign from 1751 to 1769. Enshrined in this temple are nine Shivalingams, representing the nine celestial bodies, each covered with a coloured garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies, with a Shivaligam in the centre symbolising the Sun. Connected to this Navagraha temple a nine-cornered (Na-kunia) tank was dug down in the valley south of it. This tank is known as Silpukuri. | ||
==Navagraha temples in Nashik Maharashtra== | ==Navagraha temples in Nashik Maharashtra== | ||
Shri Anna Ganapati Navgraha Siddhapeetham, Nasik | Shri Anna Ganapati Navgraha Siddhapeetham, Nasik, which is 1.5 km from Nasik Road railway station. All Navgraha are residing in nine temple (gabhara/garbhagudi) with their wives. It is the only navgraha Siddhapeetham in Maharashtra. | ||
Peth (central [[Pune]]), there is a major Navagraha temple behind [[Shaniwar Wada]], which is also specifically devoted to [[Shani]]. The temple complex is at a distance of 1.5 km from Kherdi junction. It is owned by Shri Sainath Maharaj Trust, Dombivli (E), Thane. The main temple belongs to Sai Baba and there are surrounding temples of Ganesha, Shiva, Navagraha temple and Sri Dattatreya temple. | |||
Peth (central [[Pune]]), there is a major Navagraha temple behind [[Shaniwar Wada]], which is also specifically devoted to [[Shani]]. | |||
The temple complex is at a distance of 1.5 km from Kherdi junction. It is owned by Shri Sainath Maharaj Trust, Dombivli ( E ), Thane. The main temple belongs to Sai Baba and there are surrounding temples of | |||
==Navgraha temple in Madhya Pradesh== | ==Navgraha temple in Madhya Pradesh== | ||
A | A long-established Navagraha temple is inside the Bada Ganpati Temple just behind Makaleshwar Temple towards the [[Harsidhhi]] temple in the city of [[Ujjain]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | ||
Devotees worship | Devotees worship all nine planets here and they offer mustard oil and flowers to Shani at the temple during their prayers. | ||
Devotees | Devotees pray while doing parikrama of Navagraha stones and present flowers and bel leaves while performing pooja. | ||
==Navagraha temple in Uttar Pradesh== | ==Navagraha temple in Uttar Pradesh== | ||
===Navagraha temple | ===Navagraha temple – Prayagraj=== | ||
Navagraha | The Navagraha temple at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh was built by the Shri Patharchatti Ram Lila Committee in Prayagraj. It was opened to the public in 2012. It is located in the Rambagh area of Prayagraj. It can be reached within two minutes from the City Railway Station at Rambagh. | ||
There are other temples as well: | |||
* Shri Khatu Shyam Temple | * Shri Khatu Shyam Temple | ||
* Shri Ram Temple | * Shri Ram Temple | ||
A jhaanki of Ganga Avataran is under construction and was expected to be complete by November 2012. | |||
===Navagrah temple | ===Navagrah temple – Karari Kaushambi=== | ||
Navagrah temple at Karari Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh was built by Shri Somnath Verma. It was opened to the public in 2017, in Ashok Nager in Karari Kaushambi. It can be reached within 15 minutes from the Bharwari railway station at Ashok Nagar. | Navagrah temple at Karari Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh was built by Shri Somnath Verma. It was opened to the public in 2017, in Ashok Nager in Karari Kaushambi. It can be reached within 15 minutes from the Bharwari railway station at Ashok Nagar. | ||
There other gods | There are other gods in it as well: | ||
* | * Rama | ||
* Radha Krishna | * Radha Krishna | ||
* | * Shiva | ||
* | * Durga | ||
* | * Ganesha | ||
* Hanuman | * Hanuman | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Navagraha Jain Temple]] | * [[Navagraha Jain Temple]] | ||
* [[Jyotisha]] | * [[Jyotisha]] | ||
* [[Nakshatra]] | * [[Nakshatra]] | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
*[http://swayamvaraparvathi.org/navagaraha-sthala-navagraha-temple Various Navagraha Temples] | *[http://swayamvaraparvathi.org/navagaraha-sthala-navagraha-temple Various Navagraha Temples] | ||
*[http://www.templenet.com/Assam/navagraha.html Navagraha Temples in Assam] | *[http://www.templenet.com/Assam/navagraha.html Navagraha Temples in Assam] | ||
*[https://templesyatra.com/kumbakonam-navagraha-temples-travels.html Navagraha temples in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu] | *[https://templesyatra.com/kumbakonam-navagraha-temples-travels.html Navagraha temples in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu] | ||
*[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/Navagraha/navagraha.html Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu] | *[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/Navagraha/navagraha.html Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu] | ||
*[https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=100721200960607481466.000459a3645812fe8df99&cd=3&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10 Navagraha | *[https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=100721200960607481466.000459a3645812fe8df99&cd=3&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10 Kaveri Delta Navagraha Temples on Google Maps] | ||
*[http://traveltwosome.com/navagraha-temples-tour-guide/ Navagraha temple tour in Tamil Nadu - Step by Step Guide] | |||
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Navagraha (Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə) pilgrimages are pilgrimages devoted to Navagraha—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Grahas) of Hindu astronomy. These temples are made of stone. These celestial bodies are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), 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.
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Nepals First Navagraha temple is Nabagraha Temple Syangja in Arjunchaupari-1, Syangja District of Nepal. The temple is built differently in an open roof concept.
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In Kerala, Navagraha temples are rare, like other states. Unlike other Navagraha temples,Kilimarathukavu navagraha temple is elliptical in structure, much like the galaxy.
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The Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu situated in the vicinity of Mayiladuthurai[1] and Kumbakonam, were constructed during the Chola dynasty. As per Hindu legend, Sage Kalava was suffering from serious ailments along with leprosy. He prayed to the Navagrahas, the nine planet deities. The planets were pleased by his devotion and offered cure to the sage. Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, was angered, as he felt that the planets had no powers to give boons to humans. He cursed the nine planets to suffer from leprosy and sent them down to earth in Vellerukku Vanam, the white wild flower jungle – the modern Suryanar Kovil. The planets prayed to Shiva to relieve them of the curse. Shiva appeared to them and said that the place belonged to them and they would have to grace the devotees worshipping them from the place. Each temple is located in a different village, and is considered an abode of one of the Navagrahas. However, eight of these temples are dedicated to Shiva.
The Surya temple is the only one dedicated to the Graham.[clarification needed] 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. The other temples were built earlier, ranging back to 7th-9th century.[2]
- Surya Navagrahastalam—Sooriyanar Kovil (Thanjavur District)
- Chandra Navagrahastalam—Thingalur (Thanjavur District)
- Angaarakan Navagrahastalam—Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Mayiladuthurai District)
- Budha Navagrahastalam -- Thiruvenkadu (Mayiladuthurai district)
- Guru Navagrahastalam -- Alangudi (Thiruvarur District)
- Sukra Navagrahastalam -- Kanjanur (Thanjavur District)
- Shani Navagrahastalam -- Thirunallar (Karaikal District, Union Territory of Puducherry)
- Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Thirunageswaram (Thanjavur District)
- Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam (Mayiladuthurai District)
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There is a similar cluster of Navagraha temples in Chennai, erstwhile Thondai Nadu in and around Kundrathur.
- Agatheeswarar Temple - Suryan - Kolapakkkam
- Somanaadheeswarar Temple - Chandran - Somangalam
- Vaidheeswaran Temple - Angaragan - Poovirundhavalli (Poondhamalli)
- Sundareswarar Temple - Budhan - Kovur
- Ramanaadheeswarar Temple - Guru - Porur
- Velleeswarar Temple - Sukran - Mangadu
- Agatheeswarar Temple - Shaneeswaran - Pozhichalur
- Neelakandeswarar Temple - Kethu - Gerugambakkam
- Nageshwarar Temple - Rahu - Kundratthur
These were founded by Thiyagaraja Gurukkal and Bhuvaneshwari and their family published to people through small sized book of Navagraha stalam puranam in Chennai.
Thirunelveli[edit | edit source]
A separate set of Navagraha temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route are called Nava Tirupathi.
- Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple—Suryan
- Vijayaasana Perumal Temple—Chandran
- Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple—Sevvai
- ThiruPulingudi Perumal Temple—Budhan
- AlwarThirunagari Temple—Gurubhagawan
- Makara Nedunkuzhai Kannan Temple—Sukran
- Srinivasa Perumal Temple—Shaniswaran
- Irattai Thiruppathy, Aravindalochanar—Raghu
- Irattai Thiruppathy, Devapiran—Kedhu
Gudiyatham, Vellore[edit | edit source]
Navagraha temples [3] The Navagraha temples listed contain separate shrines for these gods or temple deity worshipped as that god.
- Surya Navagrahastalam - Karupulleshwarar temple, Vellore, Gudiyatham
- Chandra Navagrahastalam - Sri Linganatha Swamy temple
- Angaarakan Navagrahastalam - Sri Mahadevar temple
- Budha Navagrahastalam - Sri Semmalai temple
- Guru Navagrahastalam - Sri Gurubhagavan temple, Perumbadi.
- Sukra Navagrahastalam - Sri Kaalabhairavar temple, Pogalur
- Shani Navagrahastalam - Sri Baalasarthuleshwarar temple, Gudiyatham north
- Raahu Navagrahastalam - Sri Naganathaswamy temple, near Gudiyatham
- Ketu Navagrahastalam - Sri Naganathaswamy temple, near Gudiyatham
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The Navagraha Temple is on the top of Chitrasal Hill (or Navagraha Hill), in Guwahati city, Assam. The existing brick temple on Chitrasal hill was built by Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha during his reign from 1751 to 1769. Enshrined in this temple are nine Shivalingams, representing the nine celestial bodies, each covered with a coloured garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies, with a Shivaligam in the centre symbolising the Sun. Connected to this Navagraha temple a nine-cornered (Na-kunia) tank was dug down in the valley south of it. This tank is known as Silpukuri.
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Shri Anna Ganapati Navgraha Siddhapeetham, Nasik, which is 1.5 km from Nasik Road railway station. All Navgraha are residing in nine temple (gabhara/garbhagudi) with their wives. It is the only navgraha Siddhapeetham in Maharashtra. Peth (central Pune), there is a major Navagraha temple behind Shaniwar Wada, which is also specifically devoted to Shani. The temple complex is at a distance of 1.5 km from Kherdi junction. It is owned by Shri Sainath Maharaj Trust, Dombivli (E), Thane. The main temple belongs to Sai Baba and there are surrounding temples of Ganesha, Shiva, Navagraha temple and Sri Dattatreya temple.
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A long-established Navagraha temple is inside the Bada Ganpati Temple just behind Makaleshwar Temple towards the Harsidhhi temple in the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
Devotees worship all nine planets here and they offer mustard oil and flowers to Shani at the temple during their prayers.
Devotees pray while doing parikrama of Navagraha stones and present flowers and bel leaves while performing pooja.
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The Navagraha temple at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh was built by the Shri Patharchatti Ram Lila Committee in Prayagraj. It was opened to the public in 2012. It is located in the Rambagh area of Prayagraj. It can be reached within two minutes from the City Railway Station at Rambagh.
There are other temples as well:
- Shri Khatu Shyam Temple
- Shri Ram Temple
A jhaanki of Ganga Avataran is under construction and was expected to be complete by November 2012.
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Navagrah temple at Karari Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh was built by Shri Somnath Verma. It was opened to the public in 2017, in Ashok Nager in Karari Kaushambi. It can be reached within 15 minutes from the Bharwari railway station at Ashok Nagar.
There are other gods in it as well:
- Rama
- Radha Krishna
- Shiva
- Durga
- Ganesha
- Hanuman
See also[edit | edit source]
- Navagraha Jain Temple
- Jyotisha
- Nakshatra
- Navagraha
- Saptarishi
- List of Hindu deities
- List of Hindu pilgrimage sites
- List of Natchathara temples
- List of Hindu temples
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Aanmeega Sutrula Vazhi Thunaivan- A Guide for Pilgrims (in தமிழ்). Bharathi Puthakalayam.
- ↑ Anantharaman, Ambjuam (2006). Temples of South India (second ed.). East West. pp. 43–47. ISBN 978-81-88661-42-8.
- ↑ Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy 1887-1907, New Delhi, 1986
