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Navagraha Temples Tour

Visit all 9 planetary temples around Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai and Thanjavur district in one dedicated trip — with a car and driver who knows the route and the rituals.

Nine Temples, One Sacred Circuit

The Navagraha Temples are nine Chola-era shrines dedicated to the nine planetary deities of Hindu astrology, spread across villages near Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai. Devotees visit to seek blessings and ease the effects of difficult planetary positions in their horoscope. The full circuit can be covered in one long day or comfortably over two.

The Nine Temples

Navagraha Temple List

Listed in traditional astrological order — each with a dedicated image.

Suryanar Kovil – Sun Temple
01
Su
Suryanar Kovil
Surya (Sun)

Dedicated to the Sun God, near Aduthurai on the Kumbakonam–Mayiladuthurai road.

~18 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Thingalur – Moon Temple
02
Ch
Thingalur (Kailasanathar)
Chandra (Moon)

Moon deity shrine on the Kumbakonam–Thiruvaiyaru road.

~35 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Vaitheeswaran Kovil – Mars Temple
03
An
Vaitheeswaran Kovil
Angaraka (Mars)

One of the most visited temples in the circuit, near Mayiladuthurai.

~50 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Thiruvenkadu – Mercury Temple
04
Bu
Thiruvenkadu (Swetharanyeswarar)
Budha (Mercury)

Mercury shrine close to Sirkazhi, on the Mayiladuthurai route.

~58 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Alangudi – Jupiter Temple
05
Gu
Alangudi (Apatsahayesvarar)
Guru (Jupiter)

Jupiter shrine on the way towards Needamangalam.

~15 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Kanjanur – Venus Temple
06
Su
Kanjanur (Agniswarar)
Sukra (Venus)

Venus shrine in a quiet village near Mayiladuthurai.

~20 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Thirunallar – Saturn Temple
07
Sh
Thirunallar (Dharbaranyeswarar)
Shani (Saturn)

The most crowded temple in the circuit — devotees travel from across South India.

~70 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Thirunageswaram – Rahu Temple
08
Ra
Thirunageswaram (Naganathar)
Rahu

Just outside Kumbakonam on the Karaikal road — easiest to combine with town temples.

~6 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Keezhaperumpallam – Ketu Temple
09
Ke
Keezhaperumpallam
Ketu

Near Poompuhar, on the southeastern edge of the circuit.

~65 km from Kumbakonam Book Now
Plan Your Visit

One-Day or Two-Day Circuit

One-Day Circuit

All 9 temples, general darshan, ~300 km route

Two-Day Circuit

Relaxed pace with time for special pooja

Early Start

6 AM departure recommended

Sedan or SUV

Comfortable for families & groups

Drivers Who Know the Temple Order

Our drivers know the most efficient route and the right time to reach each temple — including which ones get crowded and when. Just tell us your dates and we'll plan the circuit.

Planning Your Navagraha Yatra?

Share your preferred dates — we'll arrange the full circuit with an experienced driver.

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