Keezhperumpallam Temple – Ketu
Even though the temple’s main deity (Moolavar) is Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy, the Ketu shrine is significant; devotees offer worship […]
Mandirs in Tamil Nadu
Thirunageswaram Temple – Rahu
The presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Naganatha Swamy, and his consort Giri Gujambikai. The temple also houses a separate
Thirunallar Shani Temple – Saturn (Shani)
This is one of the Navagraha temples, specifically associated with Lord Shani (Saturn). Devotees visit here from across the country
Vaitheeswaran Koil – Mars (Mangal)
Shiva is worshipped here as Vaidyanathar or Vaitheeswaran — “The Divine Healer” (Vaidya = doctor, Ishvara = lord). Architecture of
Kanjanur Temple – Venus (Shukra)
It is one of the Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu, associated with Sukra (Venus). Architecture of the Temple Follows Dravidian
Alangudi Temple – Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati)
This temple is one of the Navagraha (nine planetary) temples of Tamil Nadu, specifically associated with Guru (Jupiter / Brihaspati).
Thiruvenkadu Temple – Mercury (Budha)
The main deity is Lord Shiva in the form Swetharanyeswarar (“Lord of the White Forest”). His consort is called Brahma
Vaitheeswaran Koil – Mars (Mangal)
It is also one of the Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu, specifically associated with the planet Mars (Angaraka). Architecture of
Thingalur Temple – Moon (Chandra)
he main deity or presiding power is Lord Shiva in the form Kailasanathar, with his consort Periya Nayagi Amman. There
Suryanar Kovil, Kumbakonam – Sun (Surya)
The temple also houses shrines for the remaining eight planetary deities. Architecture of the Temple The temple follows Dravidian architecture,
