Start your Navagraha pilgrimage by visiting the sacred temples dedicated to Mars, Mercury, Ketu, Saturn, and Jupiter before proceeding to Thanjavur for an overnight stay.
Why Visit the Navagraha Temples ?
The Navagraha Temples are among the most important pilgrimage circuits in South India. Each temple is associated with one of the nine celestial planets and is believed to remove planetary doshas while bringing peace, prosperity, health, and success.
Sightseeing in Navagraha Circuit
- Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sevvai/Mars)
- Thiruvenkadu Temple (Budhan/Mercury)
- Keezhaperumpallam Temple (Ketu)
- Thirunallar Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Sani/Saturn)
- Alangudi Guru Temple (Jupiter)
Highlights of Places to Visit
- Vaitheeswaran Koil is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is associated with Mars (Sevvai), attracting devotees seeking relief from health-related problems.
- Thiruvenkadu Temple is the sacred Budhan Sthalam and is believed to bless devotees with wisdom and knowledge.
- Keezhaperumpallam Temple is dedicated to Ketu Bhagavan and is visited for relief from Ketu Dosha.
- Thirunallar Temple is the most famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shani Bhagavan and is believed to reduce the effects of Saturn.
- Alangudi Guru Temple is dedicated to Guru (Jupiter) and is associated with prosperity, education, and spiritual growth.
How to Reach Thanjavur ?
The package includes comfortable transportation from Thirukadaiyur to Thanjavur via the Navagraha temples.Distance: Approx. 190 km & Travel Time: Approx. 7–8 Hours (excluding sightseeing)
Day 2 Tour Plan
After refreshments, visit Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thiruvenkadu Temple, Keezhaperumpallam Temple, Thirunallar Temple, and Alangudi Guru Temple. Later, proceed to Thanjavur for dinner and an overnight stay.
Places to Stay in Thanjavur
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Thanjavur.