Explore Navagraha Temples Of Sun, Moon, Venus & Rahu

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact.

Highlights
• Temple of the Sun
• Temple of the Moon
• Temple of Venus
• Temple of Rahu

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food or drink, unless specified
Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning for the two and a half hour drive to the Temple of the Sun situated near the town of Kumbakonam. The temple is one of the few historic temples dedicated to the Sun God and is also the only temple in Tamil Nadu which has shrines for all the nine celestial bodies of the Hindu zodiac. It was built in the 11th century A.D. by the Chola King Kulothunga I. According to Hindu beliefs, the Sun God bestows health, success and prosperity.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Next drive to the Temple of the Moon situated in the town of Thingalur, an hour’s drive from the Temple of the Sun. The Moon God is said to be the reliever of stress and sorrow. The temple has a huge statue of the Nandi bull at its entrance and a 16 sided Lingam (a phallic structure associated with the Hindu God Shiva).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After this visit the Temple of Venus, situated in the town of Kanjanur 21 miles from the Temple of the Moon. Venus is said to resolve problems related to love, marriage, beauty and comforts.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The last stop of the day is the Temple of Rahu situated in the town of Thirunageswaram, a half-hour drive away. Rahu is associated with malefic effects on an individual’s horoscope and is worshipped in this temple to relieve people of its ill-effects. All four temples were built during the reign of the Cholas between the 7th and 11th century A.D. and are reflective of the Dravidian style of architecture that is characterized by a 5-tiered central tower with ornate exteriors. At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems.
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