Kumbakonam Trip Overview
The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are called the Navagraha (9 “Grahas”). Planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one’s birth and subsequently influence the course of life. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual’s fortunes. The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers.
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Duration: 6 to 9 hours
Starts: Kumbakonam, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are called the Navagraha (9 “Grahas”). Planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one’s birth and subsequently influence the course of life. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual’s fortunes. The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers.
Stop At: Saniswaran Temple, 73/1, 4th Main Road, Thirunallar 560010 India
Thirunallar “7th planet” temple which is associated to planet of Saturn (SHANI) and represents the more time related aspects in life: endurance, sense responsibility, hard work, longevity and reclusion. by bathing here, it is believed that one washes off all kinds of misfortune, hardships and to escape from the woes of sani.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Valangaiman Taluk, Alangudi 612801 India
Alangudi “5th planet” temple which is associated to planet of Jupiter (GURU or BRIHASPATI). The speciality here is that Lord Guru is engraved on the wall and is not in the form of separate idol reunited with Shiva. Jupiter represents knowledge, wisdom and the offspring of the individual. It is a planet of expansion, growth and good fortune
Duration: 1 hour
