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The Importance of Navagraha Temples in Hinduism

Hinduism is a religion that values the worship of deities, and Navagrahas are an integral part of Hindu worship. Navagrahas are the nine celestial bodies or planets that hold a significant place in Hindu mythology. Navagrahas are believed to have an impact on human lives and can influence them both positively and negatively. Hindu temples […]

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Navagraha

Navagraha is nine heavenly bodies and deities that influence human life on Earth according to Hinduism and Hindu astrology. The term is derived from Nava and graha. Note that the Earth, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are not included in the Navagraha. However, Sun is part of the Navagraha. Shri Surya Dev Shri Chandra Dev Shri […]

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Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain

Situated on the Triveni Ghat of the Shipra, the temple is located away from the old site of Ujjaini town. It is dedicated to the nine planets, attracts large crowds on new moon days falling on Saturdays. Its religious importance has increased in recent years though there is no known reference to it in the […]

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Navagraha Temple, Pondicherry

Among all the temples in Pondicherry, Navagraha Temple is truly a unique one as it is dedicated to the worship of the nine planets as per the Hindu mythology. Gigantic statues of the gods associated each planet can also be seen here. The largest among them is that of Saneeswara, the god associated with planet Saturn. […]

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Navagraha Temple, Guwahati

The Navagraha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to the nine celestial bodies or grahas in Hindu astrology, which are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). The temple is considered […]

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Shri Navagraha Chalisa

श्री नवग्रह चालीसा श्री गणपति गुरुपद कमल, प्रेम सहित सिरनाय। नवग्रह चालीसा कहत, शारद होत सहाय।। जय जय रवि शशि सोम बुध जय गुरु भृगु शनि राज। जयति राहु अरु केतु ग्रह करहुं अनुग्रह आज।। चौपाई श्री सूर्य स्तुति प्रथमहि रवि कहं नावौं माथा, करहुं कृपा जनि जानि अनाथा। हे आदित्य दिवाकर भानू, मैं मति […]

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Viswanathar Navagraha Temple, Pazhur, Trichy

Viswanathar Navagraha Temple, Pazhur, Trichy Date built: – Deity: Viswanathar Navagraha Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Pazhur District:: Trichy Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/03/viswanathar-temple-navagraha-temple-pazhur-trichy.html  Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Pazhur Village in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. The temple is also called as Navagraha […]

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Saneeswarar Navagraha Temple, Moratandi, Villupuram

Saneeswarar Navagraha Temple, Moratandi, Villupuram Date built: – Deity: Saneeswarar Navagraha Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals Locale: Moratandi District:: Villupuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/saneeswarar-temple-navagraha-temple-moratandi-villupuram.html  Navagraha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Navagrahas located in Moratandi Village near Union Territory of Pondicherry in Villupuram District of Tamilnadu. The Temple covers an area […]

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Navagraha Temple, Palani

Navagraha Temples are dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the universe, which are considered as significant in Vedic astrology. Palani, a small town situated in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, is home to one such revered Navagraha temple. The temple attracts devotees from all over the country who come to seek the blessings […]

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Shri Surya Dev

Surya (also known as Aditya) is the Hindu god of the Sun. He is considered the creator of the universe and the source of all life. He is the supreme soul who brings light and warmth to the world. He is one of the 9 gods in the Navgraha. Lord Surya can be called the only […]