Kumbakonam Trip Overview
The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are called the Navagraha (9 “Grahas”). Planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one’s birth and subsequently influence the course of life. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual’s fortunes. The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers.
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Kumbakonam, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are called the Navagraha (9 “Grahas”). Planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one’s birth and subsequently influence the course of life. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual’s fortunes. The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Suriyanar Koil, Navagraha Sthalas 1 Km From Tirumangalakkudi, Kumbakonam India
Suryanar koil “1st Planet” temple which is associated to planet of Sun (SURYA) who is known as the giver of health, success and prosperity, The Sun represents the soul, the ego and the body of the individual, and therefore its placement is of great importance.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple, Thingaloor, Thanjavur 612204 India
Thingaloor “2nd planet” temple which is associated to planet of Moon (CHANDRA or SOMA). This temple is built before the seventh century A.D and a visit to this temple is said to grant a comfortable and long lilfe. The Moon represents the mind, the feelings and, like the ascendant, the overall life of the person.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kanjanur Temple, Near Surynar Koil Northern bank of River Cauvery, Navagraha Sthalas, Kumbakonam India
Kanchanur “6th planet” temple which is associated to planet of Venus (SHUKRA). It represents the enjoyment, taste, sexuality and relationships of the individual. It can give a person a great sense of estetics and very pleasant personality, or sensual and tasteless, dependant on how well it is placed in the chart.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple Thirunageswaram, Thirividaimarudhur Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam 612204 India
Tirunageswaram “8th planet” temple which is associated to shadow planet Rahu (Rahu is the point in the zodiac where the paths of the Sun and the Moon cross. If the Sun and Moon in their movement meet in this point, then an eclipse takes place. Eclipses “seize” the light of the Sun or the Moon, and it is this seizing quality that is characteristic for Rahu).
Duration: 30 minutes
