Embark on a sacred pilgrimage to the Nava Kailayam Temples, a unique group of nine ancient Lord Shiva temples situated along the banks of the Tamirabarani River in Tamil Nadu. Each temple is associated with one of the Navagrahas (Nine Planets), making this tour highly significant for devotees seeking spiritual blessings and relief from planetary doshas.
Why Visit Nava Kailayam ?
The Nava Kailayam Temples are believed to have been established by Sage Agastya's disciple, Sage Uromasa Maharishi. Visiting all nine temples in a single day is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bestow peace, prosperity, good health, and relief from Navagraha doshas.
Sightseeing in Nava Kailayam
- Sernthamangalam Kailasanathar Temple (Sukran/Venus)
- Kailasanathar Temple (Kethu Sthalam)
- Kailasanathar Temple (Budhan/Mercury)
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple (Sani/Saturn)
- Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple (Guru/Jupiter)
- Kothaparameshwar Temple (Rahu)
- Kailasanathar Temple (Chevvai/Mars)
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Cheranmahadevi (Chandran/Moon)
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Papanasam (Suriyan/Sun)
Highlights of Places to Visit
- Sernthamangalam Kailasanathar Temple is associated with Venus (Sukran) and is believed to bless devotees with prosperity and marital harmony.
- Kailasanathar Temple (Kethu Sthalam) is visited to seek relief from Ketu Dosha and spiritual obstacles.
- Kailasanathar Temple (Budhan Sthalam) is associated with Mercury and is believed to improve wisdom and communication.
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple (Sani Sthalam) is dedicated to Saturn and attracts devotees seeking relief from Shani Dosha.
- Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple represents Guru (Jupiter) and is associated with knowledge, education, and prosperity.
- Kothaparameshwar Temple is dedicated to Rahu and is visited for relief from Rahu Dosha.
- Kailasanathar Temple (Chevvai Sthalam) represents Mars and is believed to remove obstacles related to health and courage.
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Cheranmahadevi is associated with the Moon (Chandran) and is believed to bring emotional peace.
- Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Papanasam represents the Sun (Suriyan) and is one of the most sacred Shiva temples on the banks of the Tamirabarani River.
How to Reach Nava Kailayam ?
The package includes comfortable transportation from Tiruchendur, covering all nine Nava Kailayam temples and returning to the starting point on the same day.
Total Sightseeing Distance: Approx. 280–300 km
Tour Duration: Approx. 16 Hours
Tour Start Time: 6:30 AM
Tour End Time: 10:40 PM
One Day Tour Plan
Start early in the morning from HTN Tiruchendur and visit Sernthamangalam (Sukran Temple), Kethu Sthalam, Budhan Sthalam, Sani Sthalam, and Murappanadu Guru Temple. After lunch at HTN Tirunelveli, continue to Kothaparameshwar Temple (Rahu), Chevvai Sthalam, Cheranmahadevi Chandran Temple, and finally Papanasam Suriyan Temple. After completing darshan at all nine Nava Kailayam temples, return comfortably to Tiruchendur, concluding this spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
End of the Tour
Your One Day Nava Kailayam Temple Tour from Tiruchendur concludes after visiting all Nine Nava Kailayam Temples, offering devotees a rare opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and the Navagrahas in a single sacred journey along the holy Tamirabarani River.