Hello, Sign in Account ▾

☰

```

Suryanarayana Temple

Suryanarayana Temple

🛕 Lord Navagraha | 📍 Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Navagraha Temple Ancient Temple Famous Temple

✔ Verified by Mandirvaas

📍 Open in Maps

⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to MarchOctober to March is generally comfortable for travel.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Suryanarayana Temple is traditionally regarded as the principal Navagraha temple dedicated to Surya (Sun God). The temple is especially associated with Surya worship and is visited by devotees seeking traditional blessings related to health, vitality, prosperity and relief from difficulties attributed to the Sun in astrology.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally associated with the Chola period and is considered one of the important temples of the Kaveri Delta region. According to temple tradition, the nine planetary deities worshipped Lord Shiva here and received divine blessings. Suryanarayana is the principal deity, with the other eight planetary deities also having shrines within the temple complex. The temple's unique arrangement reflects the importance given to Navagraha worship. The temple is also traditionally connected with the worship of Surya along with his consorts Usha and Chhaya. Devotees commonly perform worship and offerings according to their astrological beliefs.

🪔

Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

🪔

No daily poojas available.

🔱

Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

🕉️

No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

0

No festivals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

This is the principal traditional Navagraha temple associated with Surya.
Devotees commonly visit the temple as part of the Navagraha pilgrimage circuit.
Early morning is a suitable time for Surya worship.
Sundays are traditionally considered especially significant for Surya worship.
Festival days and auspicious occasions can be crowded.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography, dress and worship procedures.

🚍 How to Reach

🚆

Railway Station

Kumbakonam Railway Station • 15.00 km

✈️

Airport

Tiruchirappalli Airport • 110.00 km

🚌

Bus Stand

Aduthurai Bus Stand • 2.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Temple prasadam is available at the temple.

Suryanarayana Temple Gallery

Suryanarayana Temple

Nearby Temples

Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirupariyalur

Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirupariyalur

📍 1.32 km away

Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

📍 1.55 km away

Swarnapureeswarar Temple - Sembanarkoil

Swarnapureeswarar Temple - Sembanarkoil

📍 1.55 km away

Thiru Vilanagar Uchiravaneswarar Temple

Thiru Vilanagar Uchiravaneswarar Temple

📍 2.40 km away

Natrunaiyappar Temple, Ponsei

Natrunaiyappar Temple, Ponsei

📍 4.07 km away

Thiruninriyur Mahalakshmiswarar Temple

Thiruninriyur Mahalakshmiswarar Temple

📍 5.06 km away

Nearby Stays

Verified & Peaceful Stays

Stays near Suryanarayana Temple

Mantra Koodam (Heritage Stay)

Mantra Koodam (Heritage Stay)

📍 Near Nachiyar Kovil (Thirunarayur Nambi Temple) · 33.0 km

stay

Starting from ₹4,500 / night

Elkar's home stay

Elkar's home stay

📍 Near Kurinji Andavar Temple · 263.1 km

stay

Starting from ₹2,000 / night

Jai Bhole (P) Guest House

Jai Bhole (P) Guest House

📍 Near Kasi Vishwanathar Temple · 1,616.4 km

Starting from ₹1,200 / night

Sita Residensy

Sita Residensy

📍 Near Kasi Vishwanathar Temple · 1,616.4 km

Starting from ₹1,200 / night

Ananya (P) Guest House

Ananya (P) Guest House

📍 Near Kasi Vishwanathar Temple · 1,616.4 km

Starting from ₹1,200 / night

Explore More Temples

Discover more temples you may be interested in

Related Temples

You may also like these temples

Kailasanathar Temple - Thingalur

Kailasanathar Temple - Thingalur

Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu