Journey Overview
The Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu form one of the rarest pilgrimage circuits in India — nine ancient temples, each dedicated to one of the nine celestial bodies (planets) of Hindu astrology, each believed to neutralise the malefic effects of planetary positions in one's horoscope. This circuit, centred around the sacred Cauvery Delta region near Kumbakonam, is undertaken by millions of devotees seeking cosmic balance.
Journey Highlights
Suryanar Koil — Sun temple, Kumbakonam area
Vaitheeswaran Koil — Mars temple (famous for healing)
Thiruvenkadu — Mercury temple
Alangudi — Jupiter temple (largest)
Thirunallar — Saturn temple (Navagraha pilgrimage must)
Keezhperumpallam — Rahu temple
Keezhaperumpallam — Ketu temple
Day by Day
Arrival & First Three Temples
Kumbakonam
Arrive Thanjavur or Kumbakonam. Check in. Afternoon: Suryanar Koil (Sun), Thingalur (Moon), Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars — also famous for healing). Overnight Kumbakonam.
Suryanar Koil
Thingalur
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Four Temples of the Circuit
Kumbakonam surrounds
Thiruvenkadu (Mercury), Alangudi (Jupiter — the largest Navagraha temple), Kanjanur (Venus), Thirunallar (Saturn — one of the most important). Overnight Kumbakonam.
Thiruvenkadu
Alangudi
Kanjanur
Thirunallar
Rahu & Ketu Temples
Sirkazhi area
Complete the circuit: Keezhperumpallam (Rahu) and Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu). Afternoon: visit the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest temples in all of India. Overnight Kumbakonam or Thanjavur.
Keezhperumpallam (Rahu)
Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu)
Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
Departure & Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam · Madurai
Morning: Mahamaham Tank Kumbakonam — one of the holiest tanks in South India. Drive to Madurai or Trichy for onward journey.
Mahamaham Tank
Departure transfer
What's Included
✅ Inclusions
✓3 nights accommodation
✓Daily breakfast
✓Private AC vehicle throughout
✓Experienced Navagraha temple guide
✓All 9 temples covered
✓GST
❌ Exclusions
✗Airfare / rail fare
✗Temple entry and archana fees
✗Prasadam charges
✗Meals other than breakfast
✗Personal expenses