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Navagraha Temples Tour
Seek the blessings of the nine planetary deities (Navagrahas) across the sacred temples of Tamil Nadu. A divine journey for peace, prosperity and overall well-being.
- Spiritual Journey
- Famous Temples
- Suitable for 2–3 Days
- Family Friendly
About Navagraha Temples Tour
Visit the nine planetary shrines of the Kaveri delta from Kumbakonam. This Suriyanar-first route separates devotional order from road order and gives the outlying temples enough time across two days, with a third day available for a slower family visit.
The Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu are dedicated to the nine planetary deities – Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. Visiting these temples is believed to reduce planetary doshas and bring harmony, health and prosperity into life.
Temples on this Tour (9)
- 1View Details
Suriyanar Kovil
Sun (Surya)
Kumbakonam
Famous for Surya Bhagavan, the Sun God.
- 2
View DetailsThingalur Kailasanathar Temple
Moon (Chandra)
Thingalur
Known for Chandra Bhagavan, the Moon God.
- 3
View DetailsVaitheeswaran Koil
Mars (Mangala)
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Renowned for Angaraka (Mars) and divine healing blessings.
- 4
View DetailsThiruvenkadu Temple
Mercury (Budha)
Thiruvenkadu
Associated with Budha Bhagavan and spiritual wisdom.
- 5
View DetailsAlangudi Guru Temple
Jupiter (Guru)
Alangudi
Sacred to Guru Bhagavan, the teacher of the gods.
- 6
View DetailsKanjanur Sukran Temple
Venus (Shukra)
Kanjanur
Dedicated to Shukra Bhagavan, giver of prosperity.
- 7
View DetailsThirunallar Saniswaran Temple
Saturn (Shani)
Thirunallar
Famed for Shani Bhagavan, the lord of justice.
- 8
View DetailsThirunageswaram Naganathar Temple
Rahu
Thirunageswaram
Home of Rahu Bhagavan, worshipped for relief from obstacles.
- 9
View DetailsKeezhaperumpallam Naganathaswamy Temple
Ketu
Keezhaperumpallam
Dedicated to Ketu Bhagavan, associated with liberation.
Route Map
Tour Highlights
- 9 Sacred Temples in One Journey
- Divine Navagraha Blessings
- Scenic Tamil Nadu Countryside
- Suitable for 2–3 Days
2-Day Route from Kumbakonam
Every night in Kumbakonam. Allow 2 days for the 9 temples, or 3 for a slower family pace. Add your travel to and from Kumbakonam separately.
Day 1
- Suriyanar KovilSun (Surya)Open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with breaks
- Kanjanur Sukran TempleVenus (Shukra)Open 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Vaitheeswaran KoilMars (Mangala)Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Thiruvenkadu TempleMercury (Budha)Open 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM, with breaks
- Keezhaperumpallam Naganathaswamy TempleKetuOpen 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM, with breaks
Day 2
- Thirunallar Saniswaran TempleSaturn (Shani)Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Thirunageswaram Naganathar TempleRahuOpen 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Alangudi Guru TempleJupiter (Guru)Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
- Thingalur Kailasanathar TempleMoon (Chandra)Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with breaks
Suriyanar-first editorial road route, adapted from the documented regional clusters. Planetary recital order and published travel itineraries differ; no universal compulsory visiting sequence was verified.
Getting to Kumbakonam
Trichy is the nearest airport with scheduled flights, about 95 km or under two hours by road from Kumbakonam, with several daily flights from Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
By air
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ)about 95 km, about 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by road
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)about 282 km, about 4 hr 30 min to 5 hr 30 min by road
- Puducherry Airport (PNY)about 145 km, about 2 hr 30 min by road
- Thanjavur Air Force Station (TJV)No scheduled passenger flights
By train
- Kumbakonam (KMU)Direct daily trains from Chennai Egmore, such as the Chozhan SF Express (22675, about 5 hr 20 min), the MS–TCN SF Express (20605, about 5 hr 45 min) and the overnight Uzhavan Express (16865, about 6 hr). 15 trains in all listed between Chennai and Kumbakonam, some from Tambaram. Station is in town.
- Mayiladuthurai Junction (MV)22 trains from Chennai Egmore, most taking 4 to 5 hours (Chozhan SF Express about 4 hr 50 min). A good railhead for the eastern temples (Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thiruvenkadu, Keezhaperumpallam).
- Thanjavur Junction (TJ)16 trains from Chennai Egmore or Tambaram, typically 5 hr 30 min to 7 hr 30 min. Useful for Thingalur and for arrivals from Trichy or Madurai; Kumbakonam is 43 km away by road (Trawell).
- Karaikal (KIK)Terminus about 5 km from Thirunallar, linked to Chennai by train 16175 and to Thanjavur, Trichy, Ernakulam, Bengaluru and Mumbai (weekly).
By road
- From Chennaiabout 282 km, about 5 hr without stops
- From Tiruchirappalliabout 104 km, about 1 hr 30 min
- From Thanjavurabout 43 km, about 40 min to 1 hr
- From Bengaluruabout 412 km, about 6 to 7 hr
- From Maduraiabout 219 km, about 3 hr 30 min to 4 hr
Sources: trawell.in, router.project-osrm.org, newsonair.gov.in, swarajyamag.com, erail.in, erail.in, erail.in, karaikal.gov.in · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
In which order should we visit Navagraha temples?
This route starts at Suriyanar Kovil and follows neighbouring clusters. The traditional planetary list is Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu; that list is not proof of a mandatory road itinerary.
Can we visit all Navagraha temples in one day?
One-day itineraries exist, but nine queues and the outlying drives make them demanding. Use two days locally, or three for elders and longer worship; add travel from your home city separately.
Can I take a Navagraha temple tour in 2 days from Kumbakonam?
Yes, two days is our planning baseline, subject to each temple's opening windows and queues. Keep both nights in Kumbakonam and move unfinished stops to a third day if needed.
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Estimated Trip Cost
₹ 62,122
for 4 people (2 Days)
≈ ₹ 15,531 per person for the trip
- Return flights · published fare example₹46,112Chennai ↔ Tiruchirappalli: ₹5817 + ₹5711. Airline examples checked 2026-10-19 × 4 people. Economy; not a live fare for your dates. Rate source
- 1 × AC sedan with driver₹8,2001 × (500 billed km × ₹14 + 2 days × ₹600 driver). Up to 4 passengers per vehicle, driver separate. AC; fuel budgeted within the per-km hire, inclusions to confirm. Minimum 250 km/day; route 330 km. Chennai operator example; pickup in your region to confirm. Rate source
- 1 night · 2 rooms₹4,6101 nights × 2 rooms × ₹2,305/night. Two people per room, rounded up. Hotel Raya’s Standard AC, Kumbakonam published reference including tax; availability elsewhere to confirm. Rate source
- Simple local meals · all travellers₹3,2002 days × 4 people × ₹400/day. Planning allowance.
- Tolls, parking and personal spending
- Home/station transfers, travel-day meals and extra nights
- Permits, garage/pickup kilometres, driver accommodation and operator taxes, if charged
Assumptions & what changes this estimate
References checked 19 October 2026. Rooms use the linked hotel’s published examples. Meals, fuel, bus and train are budgeting allowances. Bus/train costs use approximate distance, not ticket searches or confirmed classes. Flight examples are economy fares; Luxury upgrades your stay and local vehicle, not your flight cabin. Cab and rental examples need confirmation for your arrival region.
Basic sets rooms, meals and hired vehicle class. Own-vehicle fuel and economy return fares do not change with the stay tier. Dates do not fetch live prices.
Hotel references are Kumbakonam examples, including the published tax, used as a budget across the trip. They are not confirmed rooms in every town. Meals and fuel are planning allowances. All travellers use the same allowance; no child discount is assumed.
Cab minimums and room sharing mean some changes can leave a line unchanged. Travel quotes entered by you are fixed group totals. Prices and availability must be confirmed before booking.