The NAVAGRAHAs are under control and command of Mother Parameswari. Planets impact upon each individual's life, right from the moment of the Birth. Our fate is deterimined by the movement of planets from one constellation to another.Kumbhakonam is the famous town which is surrounded by NAVA GRAHA Temples.
Tanjore is famous for ancient Siva temple which was built by CHOLA kings, one must be visited and see the architech of the temple.
A cluster of nine temples in the temple belt of the erstwhile Chola empire of Tamilnadu is referred to as the Navagraha temples -that bear the common thread of their association with the nine celestial bodies referred to in Indian astrological beliefs.
1. SURYANAR ( SUN god) is located Suryanar koil,Kumbakonam,Adurthai nearly 48 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 75 Minutes.
The Suryanaar temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya was constructed during the period of the later Cholas.
Surya - God of the Sun
Sunrise to sunset is the route the Sun takes in his giant golden chariot harnessed to seven horses. Here, Surya's chariot is driven by Aruna, the Morning Star or Dawn.yac-caksur esa savita sakala-grahanamraja samasta-sura-murtir asesa-tejahyasyajnaya bhramati sambhrta-kala-cakrogovindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajamiTranslationThe sun who is the king of all the planets, full of infinite effulgence, the image of the good soul, is as the eye of this world. I adore the primeval Lord Govinda in pursuance of whose order the sun performs his journey mounting the wheel of time.PurportCertain professors of the Vedic religion worship the sun as Brahman. The sun is one of the hierarchy of the five gods. Some people target in heat the source of this world and therefore designate the sun, the only location of heat, as the root cause of this world. Notwithstanding all that may be said to the contrary, the sun is after all only the presiding deity of a sphere of the sum total of all mundane heat and is hence a god exercising delegated authority. The sun performs his specific function of service certainly by the command of Govinda.
Sri Brahma Samhita 5.52A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
--The sun is not stationary; it is also moving like the other planets. The sun's movements determine the duration of night and day. When the sun travels north of the equator, it moves slowly during the day and very quickly at night, thus increasing the duration of the daytime and decreasing the duration of night. Similarly, when the sun travels south of the equator, the exact opposite is true -- the duration of the day decreases, and the duration of night increases. When the sun enters Karkata-rasi (Cancer) and then travels to Simha-rasi (Leo) and so on through Dhanuh-rasi (Sagittarius), its course is called Daksinayana, the southern way, and when the sun enters Makara-rasi (Capricorn) and thereafter travels through Kumbharasi (Aquarius) and so on through Mithuna-rasi (Gemini), its course is called Uttarayana, the northern way. When the sun is in Mesa-rasi (Aries) and Tula-rasi (Libra), the duration of day and night are equal.On Manasottara Mountain are the abodes of four demigods. East of Sumeru Mountain is Devadhani, where King Indra lives, and south of Sumeru is Samyamani, the abode of Yamaraja, the superintendent of death. Similarly, west of Sumeru is Nimlocani, the abode of Varuna, the demigod who controls the water, and north of Sumeru is Vibhavari, where the demigod of the moon lives. Sunrise, noon, sunset and midnight occur in all these places because of the movements of the sun. Diametrically opposite the place where the sunrise takes places and the sun is seen by human eyes, the sun will be setting and passing away from human vision. Similarly, the people residing diametrically opposite the point where it is midday will be experiencing midnight. The sun rises and sets with all the other planets, headed by the moon and other luminaries.The entire kala-cakra, or wheel of time, is established on the wheel of the sun-god's chariot. This wheel is known as Samvatsara. The seven horses pulling the chariot of the sun are known as Gayatri, Brhati, Usnik, Jagati, Tristup, Anustup and Pankti. They are harnessed by a demigod known as Arunadeva to a yoke 900,000 yojanas wide. Thus the chariot carries Adityadeva, the sun-god. Always staying in front of the sun-god and offering their prayers are sixty thousand sages known as Valikhilyas. There are fourteen Gandharvas, Apsaras and other demigods, who are divided into seven parties and who perform ritualistic activities every month to worship the Supersoul through the sun-god according to different names. Thus the sun-god travels through the universe for a distance of 95,100,000 yojanas (760,800,000 miles) at a speed of 16,004 miles at every moment.
2.CHANDRAN (MOON god) is located Thingalur,TanjoreKumbakonam,Adurthai nearly 18 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 30 Minutes
Kailasanathar temple represents Chandrastalam (associated with the moon) in the scheme of the Navagraha temples.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Chandra
Chandra - Soma - God of the Moon
The moon is situated 100,000 yojanas above the rays of the sunshine. Day and night on the heavenly planets and Pitrloka are calculated according to its waning and waxing. Above the moon by a distance of 200,000 yojanas are some stars, and above these stars is Sukra-graha (Venus), whose influence is always auspicious for the inhabitants of the entire universe.Above Sukra-graha by 200,000 yojanas is Budha-graha (Mercury), whose influence is sometimes auspicious and sometimes inauspicious. Next, above Budha-graha by 200,000 yojanas, is Angaraka (Mars), which almost always has an unfavorable influence. Above Angaraka by another 200,000 yojanas is the planet called Brhaspati-graha (Jupiter), which is always very favorable for qualified brahmanas. Above Brhaspati-graha is the planet Sanaiscara (Saturn), which is very inauspicious, and above Saturn is a group of seven stars occupied by great saintly persons who are always thinking of the welfare of the entire universe. These seven stars circumambulate Dhruvaloka, which is the residence of Lord Visnu within this universe.
Srimad-Bhagavatam Introduction to Chapter 5A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada--Above the rays of the sunshine by a distance of 100,000 yojanas [800,000 miles] is the moon, which travels at a speed faster than that of the sun. In two lunar fortnights the moon travels through the equivalent of a samvatsara of the sun, in two and a quarter days it passes through a month of the sun, and in one day it passes through a fortnight of the sun.PurportWhen we take into account that the moon is 100,000 yojanas, or 800,000 miles, above the rays of the sunshine, it is very surprising that the modern excursions to the moon could be possible. Since the moon is so distant, how space vehicles could go there is a doubtful mystery. Modern scientific calculations are subject to one change after another, and therefore they are uncertain. We have to accept the calculations of the Vedic literature. These Vedic calculations are steady; the astronomical calculations made long ago and recorded in the Vedic literature are correct even now. Whether the Vedic calculations or modern ones are better may remain a mystery for others, but as far as we are concerned, we accept the Vedic calculations to be correct.
3. Kuja or Angaraka or Chevvai is located Vaideswaran Koil,Kadira Mangalam Kuttralam nearly 34 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes .
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Mangala
Mangala - The Planet Mars
Mangala is depicted as a red-skinned horseman on a white ram.Situated 1,600,000 miles above Mercury, or 8,800,000 miles above earth, is the planet Mars. If this planet does not travel in a crooked way, it crosses through each sign of the zodiac in three fortnights and in this way travels through all twelve, one after another. It almost always creates unfavorable conditions in respect to rainfall and other influences.
Koyil near Mayiladuturai is an ancient Shiva temple bearing a shrine to Angaarakan and is referred to as the Angaarakastalam.
4. BHUDHAN is located Thiruvengadu,Mangaiyar Madam nearly 28 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes
Mayiladuturai is referred to as Aadi Chidambaram and it bears shrines to Nataraja, Aghoramurthy and is referred to as the Budhastalam in the scheme of the Navagraha temples .
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Budha
Budha - The Planet Mercury
Budha is the son of Chandra (the Moon) and Tara (the North Star).Mercury is described to be similar to Venus, in that it moves sometimes behind the sun, sometimes in front of the sun and sometimes along with it. It is 1,600,000 miles above Venus, or 7,200,000 miles above earth. Mercury, which is the son of the moon, is almost always very auspicious for the inhabitants of the universe, but when it does not move along with the sun, it forbodes cyclones, dust, irregular rainfall, and waterless clouds. In this way it creates fearful conditions due to inadequate or excessive rainfall.
5.GURUis located Alangudi towards papanasanam nearly 28 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes
The Aabatsahayeswarar temple at Aalangudi bears a shrine to Dakshinamurthy and is referred to as the Gurustalam.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Brihaspati
Brihaspati - The Planet Jupiter
Divine Sage and Tutor of the GodsSituated 1,600,000 miles above Mars, or 10,400,000 miles above earth, is the planet Jupiter, which travels through one sign of the zodiac within the period of a Parivatsara. If its movement is not curved, the planet Jupiter is very favorable to the brahmanas of the universe.
Tanjore is famous for ancient Siva temple which was built by CHOLA kings, one must be visited and see the architech of the temple.
A cluster of nine temples in the temple belt of the erstwhile Chola empire of Tamilnadu is referred to as the Navagraha temples -that bear the common thread of their association with the nine celestial bodies referred to in Indian astrological beliefs.
1. SURYANAR ( SUN god) is located Suryanar koil,Kumbakonam,Adurthai nearly 48 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 75 Minutes.
The Suryanaar temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya was constructed during the period of the later Cholas.
Surya - God of the Sun
Sunrise to sunset is the route the Sun takes in his giant golden chariot harnessed to seven horses. Here, Surya's chariot is driven by Aruna, the Morning Star or Dawn.yac-caksur esa savita sakala-grahanamraja samasta-sura-murtir asesa-tejahyasyajnaya bhramati sambhrta-kala-cakrogovindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajamiTranslationThe sun who is the king of all the planets, full of infinite effulgence, the image of the good soul, is as the eye of this world. I adore the primeval Lord Govinda in pursuance of whose order the sun performs his journey mounting the wheel of time.PurportCertain professors of the Vedic religion worship the sun as Brahman. The sun is one of the hierarchy of the five gods. Some people target in heat the source of this world and therefore designate the sun, the only location of heat, as the root cause of this world. Notwithstanding all that may be said to the contrary, the sun is after all only the presiding deity of a sphere of the sum total of all mundane heat and is hence a god exercising delegated authority. The sun performs his specific function of service certainly by the command of Govinda.
Sri Brahma Samhita 5.52A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
--The sun is not stationary; it is also moving like the other planets. The sun's movements determine the duration of night and day. When the sun travels north of the equator, it moves slowly during the day and very quickly at night, thus increasing the duration of the daytime and decreasing the duration of night. Similarly, when the sun travels south of the equator, the exact opposite is true -- the duration of the day decreases, and the duration of night increases. When the sun enters Karkata-rasi (Cancer) and then travels to Simha-rasi (Leo) and so on through Dhanuh-rasi (Sagittarius), its course is called Daksinayana, the southern way, and when the sun enters Makara-rasi (Capricorn) and thereafter travels through Kumbharasi (Aquarius) and so on through Mithuna-rasi (Gemini), its course is called Uttarayana, the northern way. When the sun is in Mesa-rasi (Aries) and Tula-rasi (Libra), the duration of day and night are equal.On Manasottara Mountain are the abodes of four demigods. East of Sumeru Mountain is Devadhani, where King Indra lives, and south of Sumeru is Samyamani, the abode of Yamaraja, the superintendent of death. Similarly, west of Sumeru is Nimlocani, the abode of Varuna, the demigod who controls the water, and north of Sumeru is Vibhavari, where the demigod of the moon lives. Sunrise, noon, sunset and midnight occur in all these places because of the movements of the sun. Diametrically opposite the place where the sunrise takes places and the sun is seen by human eyes, the sun will be setting and passing away from human vision. Similarly, the people residing diametrically opposite the point where it is midday will be experiencing midnight. The sun rises and sets with all the other planets, headed by the moon and other luminaries.The entire kala-cakra, or wheel of time, is established on the wheel of the sun-god's chariot. This wheel is known as Samvatsara. The seven horses pulling the chariot of the sun are known as Gayatri, Brhati, Usnik, Jagati, Tristup, Anustup and Pankti. They are harnessed by a demigod known as Arunadeva to a yoke 900,000 yojanas wide. Thus the chariot carries Adityadeva, the sun-god. Always staying in front of the sun-god and offering their prayers are sixty thousand sages known as Valikhilyas. There are fourteen Gandharvas, Apsaras and other demigods, who are divided into seven parties and who perform ritualistic activities every month to worship the Supersoul through the sun-god according to different names. Thus the sun-god travels through the universe for a distance of 95,100,000 yojanas (760,800,000 miles) at a speed of 16,004 miles at every moment.
2.CHANDRAN (MOON god) is located Thingalur,TanjoreKumbakonam,Adurthai nearly 18 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 30 Minutes
Kailasanathar temple represents Chandrastalam (associated with the moon) in the scheme of the Navagraha temples.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Chandra
Chandra - Soma - God of the Moon
The moon is situated 100,000 yojanas above the rays of the sunshine. Day and night on the heavenly planets and Pitrloka are calculated according to its waning and waxing. Above the moon by a distance of 200,000 yojanas are some stars, and above these stars is Sukra-graha (Venus), whose influence is always auspicious for the inhabitants of the entire universe.Above Sukra-graha by 200,000 yojanas is Budha-graha (Mercury), whose influence is sometimes auspicious and sometimes inauspicious. Next, above Budha-graha by 200,000 yojanas, is Angaraka (Mars), which almost always has an unfavorable influence. Above Angaraka by another 200,000 yojanas is the planet called Brhaspati-graha (Jupiter), which is always very favorable for qualified brahmanas. Above Brhaspati-graha is the planet Sanaiscara (Saturn), which is very inauspicious, and above Saturn is a group of seven stars occupied by great saintly persons who are always thinking of the welfare of the entire universe. These seven stars circumambulate Dhruvaloka, which is the residence of Lord Visnu within this universe.
Srimad-Bhagavatam Introduction to Chapter 5A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada--Above the rays of the sunshine by a distance of 100,000 yojanas [800,000 miles] is the moon, which travels at a speed faster than that of the sun. In two lunar fortnights the moon travels through the equivalent of a samvatsara of the sun, in two and a quarter days it passes through a month of the sun, and in one day it passes through a fortnight of the sun.PurportWhen we take into account that the moon is 100,000 yojanas, or 800,000 miles, above the rays of the sunshine, it is very surprising that the modern excursions to the moon could be possible. Since the moon is so distant, how space vehicles could go there is a doubtful mystery. Modern scientific calculations are subject to one change after another, and therefore they are uncertain. We have to accept the calculations of the Vedic literature. These Vedic calculations are steady; the astronomical calculations made long ago and recorded in the Vedic literature are correct even now. Whether the Vedic calculations or modern ones are better may remain a mystery for others, but as far as we are concerned, we accept the Vedic calculations to be correct.
3. Kuja or Angaraka or Chevvai is located Vaideswaran Koil,Kadira Mangalam Kuttralam nearly 34 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes .
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Mangala
Mangala - The Planet Mars
Mangala is depicted as a red-skinned horseman on a white ram.Situated 1,600,000 miles above Mercury, or 8,800,000 miles above earth, is the planet Mars. If this planet does not travel in a crooked way, it crosses through each sign of the zodiac in three fortnights and in this way travels through all twelve, one after another. It almost always creates unfavorable conditions in respect to rainfall and other influences.
Koyil near Mayiladuturai is an ancient Shiva temple bearing a shrine to Angaarakan and is referred to as the Angaarakastalam.
4. BHUDHAN is located Thiruvengadu,Mangaiyar Madam nearly 28 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes
Mayiladuturai is referred to as Aadi Chidambaram and it bears shrines to Nataraja, Aghoramurthy and is referred to as the Budhastalam in the scheme of the Navagraha temples .
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Budha
Budha - The Planet Mercury
Budha is the son of Chandra (the Moon) and Tara (the North Star).Mercury is described to be similar to Venus, in that it moves sometimes behind the sun, sometimes in front of the sun and sometimes along with it. It is 1,600,000 miles above Venus, or 7,200,000 miles above earth. Mercury, which is the son of the moon, is almost always very auspicious for the inhabitants of the universe, but when it does not move along with the sun, it forbodes cyclones, dust, irregular rainfall, and waterless clouds. In this way it creates fearful conditions due to inadequate or excessive rainfall.
5.GURUis located Alangudi towards papanasanam nearly 28 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 45 Minutes
The Aabatsahayeswarar temple at Aalangudi bears a shrine to Dakshinamurthy and is referred to as the Gurustalam.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Brihaspati
Brihaspati - The Planet Jupiter
Divine Sage and Tutor of the GodsSituated 1,600,000 miles above Mars, or 10,400,000 miles above earth, is the planet Jupiter, which travels through one sign of the zodiac within the period of a Parivatsara. If its movement is not curved, the planet Jupiter is very favorable to the brahmanas of the universe.
6.SUKRAN is located Kanjanoor nearly 6 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 30 Minutes
The Agneeswarar temple at Kanjanoor near Kumbhakonam is referred to as the Sukrastalam in the scheme of the Navagraha temples.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Shukra
Shukra - The Planet Venus
Shukra is a divine sage and tutor of the demons.
Here he is riding a rabbit.tata uparistad usana dvi-laksa-yojanataupalabhyate puratah pascat sahaiva varkasya saighrya-mandya-samyabhirgatibhir arkavac carati lokanam nityadanukula eva prayena varsayams carenanumiyatesa vrsti-vistambha-grahopasamanahTranslationSome 1,600,000 miles above this group of stars is the planet Venus, which moves at almost exactly the same pace as the sun according to swift, slow and moderate movements. Sometimes Venus moves behind the sun, sometimes in front of the sun and sometimes along with it. Venus nullifies the influence of planets that are obstacles to rainfall. Consequently its presence causes rainfall, and it is therefore considered very favorable for all living beings within this universe. This has been accepted by learned scholars.
7.SANISWARARN(SATURN god) is located Thirunallar PONDY state nearly 57 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 60 Minutes
The ancient pilgrimage center of Tirunallaar bears shrines to Tyagaraja and Saneeswara.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Shani
Shani - The Planet Saturn
Situated 1,600,000 miles above Jupiter, or 12,000,000 miles above earth, is the planet Saturn, which passes through one sign of the zodiac in thirty months and covers the entire zodiac circle in thirty Anuvatsaras. This planet is always very inauspicious for the universal situation
8 Ragu is located Thirunageswaramnearly 62 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 75 Minutes
The Naganathar temple at Tirunageswaram near Kumbhakonam has a shrine dedicated to Raahu.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Rahu
Rahu - The Lunar Eclipse
In this connection, the darkness occurring before the full moon, the lunar eclipse, can be explained as being another planet, known as Rahu. According to Vedic astronomy, the Rahu planet, which is not visible, is accepted. Sometimes the Rahu planet is visible in the presence of full moonlight. It then appears that this Rahu planet exists somewhere near the orbit of the moon. The failure of modern moon excursionists may be due to the Rahu planet. In other words, those who are supposed to be going to the moon may actually be going to this invisible planet Rahu. Actually, they are not going to the moon but to the planet Rahu, and after reaching this planet, they come back. Apart from this discussion, the point is that a living entity has immense and unlimited desires for material enjoyment, and he has to transmigrate from one gross body to another until these desires are exhausted.
Srimad-Bhagavatam Purport 4.29.69A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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siras tv amaratam nitamajo graham aciklpatyas tu parvani candrarkavabhidhavati vaira-dhihTranslationRahu's head, however, having been touched by the nectar, became immortal. Thus Lord Brahma accepted Rahu's head as one of the planets. Since Rahu is an eternal enemy of the moon and the sun, he always tries to attack them on the nights of the full moon and the dark moon.PurportSince Rahu had become immortal, Lord Brahma accepted him as one of the grahas, or planets, like the moon and the sun. Rahu, however, being an eternal enemy of the moon and sun, attacks them periodically during the nights of the full moon and the dark moon.
Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.9.27A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada--a-kalanka gauracandra dila darasanasa-kalanka candre ara kon prayojanaeta jani' rahu kaila candrera grahanakrsna krsna hari name bhase tri-bhuvanaTranslationWhen the spotless moon of Caitanya Mahaprabhu became visible, what would be the need for a moon full of black marks on its body?Considering this, Rahu, the black planet, covered the full moon, and immediately vibrations of "Krsna! Krsna! Hari!" inundated the three worlds.PurportAccording to the Jyotir-veda, a lunar eclipse takes place when the Rahu planet comes in front of the full moon. It is customary in India that all the followers of the Vedic scriptures bathe in the Ganges or the sea as soon as there is a lunar or solar eclipse. All strict followers of the Vedic religion stand up in the water throughout the whole period of the eclipse and chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. At the time of the birth of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, such a lunar eclipse took place, and naturally all the people standing in the water were chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
9. KETHU is located Perumballam,Poompuhar Road nearly 14 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 30 Minutes.
The Naganathar temple at Keezhperumpallam near Mayiladutrai has a shrine dedicated to Ketu.
The Agneeswarar temple at Kanjanoor near Kumbhakonam is referred to as the Sukrastalam in the scheme of the Navagraha temples.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Shukra
Shukra - The Planet Venus
Shukra is a divine sage and tutor of the demons.
Here he is riding a rabbit.tata uparistad usana dvi-laksa-yojanataupalabhyate puratah pascat sahaiva varkasya saighrya-mandya-samyabhirgatibhir arkavac carati lokanam nityadanukula eva prayena varsayams carenanumiyatesa vrsti-vistambha-grahopasamanahTranslationSome 1,600,000 miles above this group of stars is the planet Venus, which moves at almost exactly the same pace as the sun according to swift, slow and moderate movements. Sometimes Venus moves behind the sun, sometimes in front of the sun and sometimes along with it. Venus nullifies the influence of planets that are obstacles to rainfall. Consequently its presence causes rainfall, and it is therefore considered very favorable for all living beings within this universe. This has been accepted by learned scholars.
7.SANISWARARN(SATURN god) is located Thirunallar PONDY state nearly 57 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 60 Minutes
The ancient pilgrimage center of Tirunallaar bears shrines to Tyagaraja and Saneeswara.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Shani
Shani - The Planet Saturn
Situated 1,600,000 miles above Jupiter, or 12,000,000 miles above earth, is the planet Saturn, which passes through one sign of the zodiac in thirty months and covers the entire zodiac circle in thirty Anuvatsaras. This planet is always very inauspicious for the universal situation
8 Ragu is located Thirunageswaramnearly 62 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 75 Minutes
The Naganathar temple at Tirunageswaram near Kumbhakonam has a shrine dedicated to Raahu.
Demigods - Planetary Deities - Rahu
Rahu - The Lunar Eclipse
In this connection, the darkness occurring before the full moon, the lunar eclipse, can be explained as being another planet, known as Rahu. According to Vedic astronomy, the Rahu planet, which is not visible, is accepted. Sometimes the Rahu planet is visible in the presence of full moonlight. It then appears that this Rahu planet exists somewhere near the orbit of the moon. The failure of modern moon excursionists may be due to the Rahu planet. In other words, those who are supposed to be going to the moon may actually be going to this invisible planet Rahu. Actually, they are not going to the moon but to the planet Rahu, and after reaching this planet, they come back. Apart from this discussion, the point is that a living entity has immense and unlimited desires for material enjoyment, and he has to transmigrate from one gross body to another until these desires are exhausted.
Srimad-Bhagavatam Purport 4.29.69A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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siras tv amaratam nitamajo graham aciklpatyas tu parvani candrarkavabhidhavati vaira-dhihTranslationRahu's head, however, having been touched by the nectar, became immortal. Thus Lord Brahma accepted Rahu's head as one of the planets. Since Rahu is an eternal enemy of the moon and the sun, he always tries to attack them on the nights of the full moon and the dark moon.PurportSince Rahu had become immortal, Lord Brahma accepted him as one of the grahas, or planets, like the moon and the sun. Rahu, however, being an eternal enemy of the moon and sun, attacks them periodically during the nights of the full moon and the dark moon.
Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.9.27A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada--a-kalanka gauracandra dila darasanasa-kalanka candre ara kon prayojanaeta jani' rahu kaila candrera grahanakrsna krsna hari name bhase tri-bhuvanaTranslationWhen the spotless moon of Caitanya Mahaprabhu became visible, what would be the need for a moon full of black marks on its body?Considering this, Rahu, the black planet, covered the full moon, and immediately vibrations of "Krsna! Krsna! Hari!" inundated the three worlds.PurportAccording to the Jyotir-veda, a lunar eclipse takes place when the Rahu planet comes in front of the full moon. It is customary in India that all the followers of the Vedic scriptures bathe in the Ganges or the sea as soon as there is a lunar or solar eclipse. All strict followers of the Vedic religion stand up in the water throughout the whole period of the eclipse and chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. At the time of the birth of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, such a lunar eclipse took place, and naturally all the people standing in the water were chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
9. KETHU is located Perumballam,Poompuhar Road nearly 14 KM from Tanjore.(Approxmate travel time is 30 Minutes.
The Naganathar temple at Keezhperumpallam near Mayiladutrai has a shrine dedicated to Ketu.
Ketu - Comet - Decapitated Body of Rahu
It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any prospective activity.
The above NAVAGRAHA Temples attached with Lord SIVA temple. One must first visit SIVA TEMPLE then go to Navagraha temples
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