Suriyanar Navagraha Temple

🛕 Lord Unknown | 📍 Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Navagraha Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Suriyanar Temple is one of the most important Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya). Devotees worship here to reduce the effects of planetary doshas and to gain health, success, and prosperity. It is believed that visiting all Navagraha temples brings balance and positive energy in life.

🏛 Temple History

Suriyanar Temple has ancient origins and was built during the Chola period. It is unique as it has separate shrines for all nine planetary deities (Navagrahas). Devotees perform special poojas here to overcome horoscope-related issues and seek blessings from the planets.

Daily Poojas

No daily poojas available.

🔱 Special Rituals

No special rituals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit all 9 Navagraha temples for full benefits
Wear clean traditional dress
Check planetary dosha before visit
Visit early morning for less crowd
Follow proper pooja sequence

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional / Modest

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Wheat Prasad, Red Flowers, Vibhuti

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Kumbakonam Railway Station (15.00 km)

✈ Airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (110.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Aduthurai Bus Stand (2.00 km)