🌞 1. Suriyanar Koil (Sun Temple)

• Location: Suriyanar Koil, near Kumbakonam
• Deity: Lord Suriyan (Sun God) with consorts Usha and Chhaya
• Significance: The only temple where all nine planetary deities have individual shrines. Worshiping here is believed to remove ailments related to the eyes, bones, and heart.
• Special Worship: Sundays and the Tamil month of Aipasi (Oct–Nov).

🌙 2. Thingalur (Moon Temple)

• Location: Thingalur, near Kumbakonam
• Deity: Lord Chandran (Moon God)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Kailasanathar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Associated with emotional balance, mental peace, and maternal blessings.
• Special Worship: Mondays and the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar–Apr).

🔥 3. Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars Temple)

• Location: Vaitheeswaran Koil, near Mayiladuthurai
• Deity: Lord Angaraka (Chevvai / Mars)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Vaitheeswaran (Lord Shiva as the “Divine Healer”)
• Significance: Believed to cure diseases and reduce the effects of Manglik dosha.
• Special Worship: Tuesdays.

🌿 4. Thiruvenkadu (Mercury Temple)

• Location: Thiruvenkadu, near Sirkazhi
• Deity: Lord Budhan (Mercury)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Swetaranyeswarar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Associated with intelligence, education, and communication.
• Special Worship: Wednesdays.

⚡ 5. Alangudi (Jupiter Temple)

• Location: Alangudi, near Kumbakonam
• Deity: Lord Guru (Jupiter)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Abathsahayeswarar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Jupiter blesses devotees with knowledge, wealth, and good children.
• Special Worship: Thursdays.

💎 6. Kanjanur (Venus Temple)

• Location: Kanjanur, near Kumbakonam
• Deity: Lord Sukran (Venus)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Agneeswarar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Associated with love, beauty, wealth, and artistic skills.
• Special Worship: Fridays.

⛓️ 7. Thirunallar (Saturn Temple)

• Location: Thirunallar, near Karaikal
• Deity: Lord Saneeswaran (Saturn)
• Presiding Temple Deity: Dharbaranyeswarar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: One of the most famous Navagraha temples. Removes karma-related sufferings and Saturn’s adverse effects.
• Special Worship: Saturdays and during Saturn transit (Sani Peyarchi).

🐍 8. Thirunageswaram (Rahu Temple)

• Location: Thirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam
• Deity: Rahu
• Presiding Temple Deity: Naganathaswamy (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Known for the unique ritual where milk poured on Rahu idol turns blue. Believed to remove snake curses and planetary afflictions.
• Special Worship: Rahu Kalam times.

🦂 9. Keezhperumpallam (Ketu Temple)

• Location: Keezhperumpallam, near Poompuhar
• Deity: Ketu
• Presiding Temple Deity: Naganathar (Lord Shiva)
• Significance: Worship of Ketu brings spiritual growth, wisdom, and relief from past karma.
• Special Worship: On Tuesdays and during Ketu transit periods.