Thingalur Chandran Temple

As per the legend. Chandran had 27 wives, who are daughters of Daksha Prajapathi, among all his wives, Rohini was his favourite. Chandran used to spend most of his time Rohini, ignoring other wives. Knowing this from his Daughters, Daksha cursed Chandran that he would gradually fade away. Chandran did penance for Lord Siva here, to get relieved from Daksha’s curse. To save Chandran the curse, Siva decorated him on his head as the crescent moon. As Daksha’s curse can’t be ignored, Chandran will Wane for the first 15 days, and Waning for the next 15 days.

Temple is easily reachable from Kumbakonam Railway and Bus stations.

Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 7 am  – 1 pm

Evening Hours: 4 pm – 9 pm

Somamangalam Somanatheeswarar Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity is called by Somanatheeswarar. Temple is 10 km from kundrathur and is the ancient shrine which was built by Kulothunga Chola. This is one of the Navagraha Sthalam in Chennai which is dedicated to Chandran. The uniqueness of this temple that Nandi will not face the deity Siva inside the temple. It is believed that Chandran did penance here for Lord Siva.

Pirainudhal Ambal Thirunageswaram Temple

It is said that Chandran worshipped Ambal so worshipping goddess will reduce Chandra Graha Dosha.

Remedy Pooja

Performing Abhishekam or Archana for Vinayaka on Sankata Hara Chaturthi thithi i.e fourth day which comes after Amavasya will reduce the malefic effects of Chandran Graha.

Chandra Pooja Benefits

1. For a peaceful mind
2. For Success in all aspects
3. For good memory power
4. To get out of Mental depression and Tensions
5. For good decision making.

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Sooriyanar Temple Aduthurai

Temple is located in the East Kumbakonam and is 2 km from Aduthurai. Sun resides here with his consorts Ushadevi and Chhaya Devi. It is said that Sun God did penance here for Lord Siva and relieved from Brahma’s curse.

Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple

It was mentioned in Padma Purana that Suryanarayana (Sun God) born to Sage Kashyap and Aditi. It was the Sage Kashyap who installed Suryanarayana (Sun God) at this place. Temple is located in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh.

Temple Darshan Timings

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Agastheeswarar Temple Kolapakkam

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity Agastheeswarar resides here with his consort Anandavalli Thayar. It is said that Sun God did penance here to rejoin with his wife PrathyushaDevi. This temple is one of the Navagraha Sthalam located in Chennai. To reach this temple, one needs to take the diagonal opposite road from MIOT hospital via Manapakkam main road. Temple is 5 km from Chennai Trade Center. The uniqueness of this temple is that there is a shrine dedicated to Suryanar who stays on top of a chariot with 7 horses.

Paruthiyappar Kovil, Mela Ulur in Thanjavur

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. This is one of Suryanar Sthalam. The presiding deity Siva is called by Baskareswarar resides here with his Consort Goddess Mangala Nayagi.

Auspicious days to worship

1. On Ratha Sapthami day.
2. The First Sundays in the months of Aavani
3. On Vijaya Dasami during Dasara and
4. Kartika Month

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Suryanar Pooja Benefits

1. Relieves from Eye problems
2. Relieves from Heart problems
3. For Sucess and prosperity

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Vaitheeswaran Koil Sirkali

Angarakan (Chevvai), son of Lord Siva, who born from the drop of Lord Siva’s.  Once, When Lord Siva was in deep meditation, a drop of sweat from the Siva’s forehead fell on the Earth. A male child was born out of this drop. It is said that Lord Siva cured Angarakan skin disease, following which he joined Navagraha Club.

One should take a holy dip at Temple Tank ‘Siddsmrita’ before entering the temple, which is believed to possess healing properties for skin diseases.

Vaitheeswaran Koil Poonamalle

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. There is a footprint of Angakaran at the entrance of the temple. This is the Angaraka Sthalam located km away from Poonamalle Bus station. Adi Sankaracharya had installed 3 Chakras inside the shrine, which are, Sri Chakra, Shanmuga Chakra and Subramanya Chakra.

Kalyanasundaresar Temple Sirkudi

The presiding deity Lord Siva is called by Kalyanasundaresar. Lord Siva resides here with his consort. Temple is located in Sirkudi which is near Perlam,

For Kuja Dosha Parihara Sthalam details, please call @85000 85151

Kuja Dosha effects

1. When Mars is in the 1st House, it leads to early divorce or separation and causes tensions.
2. When Mars is in the 2nd House, It affects personal and professional life. Also, delay in the marriage.
3. When Mars is in the 4th House, the person will keep switching their jobs. Will not have a successful career.
4. When Mars is in the 7th House, this person will be short-tempered. He/She will not maintain a good relationship with his family members.
5. When Mars is in the 8th House, this person will be lazy. Will not acquire the paternal property.
6. When Mars is in the 12th House, It leads to huge monetary loss, will also suffer from mental tensions. They will have more enemies.
7. This dosha affects the partner who is not Manglik and leads to sudden death. It depends on the severity of the Dosha in the birth chart.

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Thiruvenkadu Budhan Sthalam

Swetharanyeswara Swamy resides here with His Consort Brahma Vidyambal.

Swetharanya means White forest. This temple is famous for Budhan Shanthi. Taking a holy dip at Chandra Theertham, which is at the temple entrance and worshipping Lord Siva will relieve one from Budhan Dosha. Wednesday is the best day for Budhan Pooja.

Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Kovur Thirumeyneeswarar Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Kovur temple near Porur where the great Saint Thyagaraja stayed and composed three famous songs for Lord shiva. This temple is popular as Budhan Sthalam.

As per the Legends, Goddess Kamakshi performed a strict penance to marry Lord Siva by standing on Panchagni in Maangaadu. This Panchagni generated enormous heat and affecting living beings on Earth. Sages and Devas approached Lord Vishnu for the rescue, who in turn requested Goddess Lakshmi to save the people on the Earth. On His request, Lakshmi did penance here for Lord Siva in the form of a cow. Impressed with Lakshmi’s prayers, Lord Shiva absorbed the heat and it became cooler. From then this place called by “Kopuri” and later into Kovur.

Chitra Gupta Temple Kanchipuram

Chitra Gupta is the younger brother of Yama, the God of Death. Chitra Gupta used to track good and bad of all living beings. Worshipping Chitra Gupta will extend the lifetime on the Earth. This temple is one of the Budhan Sthalam and is located in Kanchipuram. The full moon day of Chaitra which falls in the months of March-April is the auspicious time to worship Chitra Gupta.

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Budhan Pooja Benefits

1. For good Communication
2. For Brokerage
3. For good studies
4. For a good future

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Abathsahyeswarar Temple, Alangudi

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity Abhathsahyeswarar resides here with his consort Tribuvananayagi. Sage Viswamitra and King Mushukunda and Veerabadra did penance here for Lord Siva. This is Guru Sthalam, where Guru appears in the form of Sri Dakshinamurthy. He is called as Brihaspati as he controls education and fine arts. Temple is reachable from Kumbakonam.

Sri Pallikondeswarar Temple Surutapalli

Surutapalli Temple is the only Shrine where Lord Shiva is seen in the reclining position (sleeping position) also called as Neelakantha. It is here the Prodhosha Kala pooja has begun since ages. By performing this Prodhosha Kala pooja everyone will find complete solutions and get rid of poverty, ill-health and will be bestowed with wealth and prosperity. This is one of the most auspicious Pooja in the Hindu Dharma.

Thittai Vasishteswara Swamy Temple

Vasishteswara Swamy temple in the village “Thittai” near Thanjavur is an ancient temple.  The presiding deity is popular by Vasishteswarar as Saint Vasishta worshipped the deity here for years. The uniqueness of this temple is that there is a separate shrine for “Guru Bhagavan” which is located between Vasishteswarar and Loganayaki Sannidhis. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. It is said that the Lord Vishnu created the Temple tank with his “Chakra”, hence the name “Chakra Theertham”

Jalanatheswarar Temple Thakkolam

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity is called by Jalanatheswarar who resides here with his consort Giriraja Kannigambal. It is said that Lord Vishnu and Brahma did penance here for Lord Siva. The uniqueness of the temple is that the colour of the Linga changes during both the Dakshinayana and Uttarayana. Linga Colour will be in White during Dakshinayana and it will be in red colour during Uttarayana.

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Kanjanur Sukran Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity Agniswarar residing here with his consort Karpagambal. It is one of the Navagraha Sthalam and is dedicated to Sukran (Venus). As per the legends, Agni (God for fire) did penance here for the Lord Siva. Temple is 18 km from Kumbakonam and is easily reachable from Kumbakonam Railway station and bus station. Worshipping Sukuran on Friday is preferable.

Velleeswarar Mangadu Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity Velleeswarar resides here with His Consort Goddess Kamakshi. The Velleeswarar Temple is located in Mangadu, in Chennai suburb. The temple is around 1.5 km from the Mangadu bus station. Temple. While going towards Poonamallee from Porur, Mangadu can be reached by taking the left turn at Kumananchavadi (before Poonamallee) and going around 3-4 km towards Kundrathur.  Sukran did penance here for Lord Siva.

Velleeswarar Mylapore Temple

As per the Legend, Vamana an incarnation of Lord Vishnu poked the eyes of Sukracharya with Darba grass, the guru of Asuras while King Mahabali gifting land. Sukracharya prayed Lord Shiva in Thirumayiali, who then restored his sight.  Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity called by Velleeswarar.

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Thirunaraiyur Temple

Thirunaraiyur Saneeswaran Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The main deity Lord Siva is called by Ramanatha Swamy and Goddess is called by Parvatha Vardhini. Sani Bhagawan resides here with His Consorts, Manda Devi, and Neeladevi and His Sons, Manda, and Kuligan. Worshipping Saneeswarar will reduce the malefic effects of Saturn. This temple is known as Mangala Saneeswarar temple which means Sani resides here with his family. Temple is close to Trichy and is easily reachable from Trichy bus station and railway station.

Thirunallar Temple

Thirunallar Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Lord Siva is known as Darbaranyeswarar here and Goddess Parvathi as Bhogamartha Poonmulai Amman.  One will be relieved from Shani Dasa completely or to some extent by having a bath at Brahma Theertham and Praying for Lord Siva here in wet clothes.  This place was originally called by Darbaranya, as this region was fully covered with Darba grass. Shani Peyarchi festival will be celebrated in a grand as thousands of devotees visit this temple to offer prayers to the deity.

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm  – 8:30 pm

Kuchanur Suyambu Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan

It is said that Sani Bhagavan did penance here for Lord Siva and got relieved from Brahmmahathi dosha. Kuchanur is 30 km from Theni, and 100 Km from Madurai. Kuchanur Sani Bhagavan temple is known For Shani doshas, Sade Sathi and Elre Sani. Sani Bhagavan self-manifested here. Devotees take a holy dip in the Surabi river before offering prayers to Saneeswara. Poojas are performed in the morning hours, during noon and in the evening timings.

Thiru Kollikaadu Pongu Saneeswaran

Saneeswaran was disappointed for being held responsible for all the woes of human beings. He did penance here for Agneeswarar, Lord Siva at Thirukollikaadu after bathing in the Agni theertham. Lord Siva appeared before him and appreciated Saneeswaran in executing his task as per Karma. He further pleased Saneeswaran by asking him to reside in the temple as Pongu Sani, showering his blessings on devotees. This temple remains open for the whole day on Saturday’s.

Pozhichalur Sri Agastheeswarar Temple

Tempe is located close to Chennai airport and is 2 km from Pallavaram railway station.  Sani Bhagavan did penance for Lord Siva and got relieved from the committed sins. Sani Bhagavan did penance here as instructed by Lord Siva. Saneeswarar created Nallar Sani Theertham for his penance.

Temple Timings: 6:30 am – 9:00 pm

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KeezhPerumpallam Kethu Parihara Sthalam

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Ketu did penance here for Lord Siva to get rid of Sins. Performing Ketu Pooja reduces the malefic effects of Ketu. There is a separate shrine for Ketu in the temple complex. Ketu can be seen here with head worshipping Lord Siva with folded hands. Temple is one of the Navagraha Sthalam located close to Kumbakonam. Temple is easily reachable from Kumbakonam bus and railway stations.

Sri Kalahasti Temple

Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed. Those who are suffering from Ketu Dosha can perform pooja here. This pooja will be performed for Rahu and Ketu which takes 40 mins for Pooja followed by main deities Darshan. Devotees should fast till they complete this pooja. Performing Pooja during Rahu Kalam yields good results. Online booking is not available for this pooja as it is on arrival purchase over the counter. Pooja will be performed in batches from 6 am – 6 pm. Pooja can be performed as a single or couple.

Thirumuruganpoondi Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Temple Timings : 5:30 am – 12:45 pm and 3:30 pm – 8:15 pm. Worshipping Lord Siva here reduces the effects of Kethu Dasa.  Lord Murugan did penance here for Lord Siva to get rid of Brahamahathi dosha after killing the demon Soorapadma. Performing Abhishekam to Murugan yields good results.

Gerugambakkam Kethu Temple

Aadhi Kamakshi Thiru Neelakandeswarar temple ( Kethu Pariharasthalam) is located in Gerugambakkam Chennai. Goddess Aadhi Kamakshi is in standing posture. This is the birthplace of Kamakshi and hence she is called by Aadhi Kamakshi. Temple is around 3 kilometres from Porur on Kundrathur road. Ketu rules knowledge so worshipping Ketu Bhagavan bless devotees with good knowledge. Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva.

Among the above-listed temples, Sri Kalahasti and Keezhperumpallam are the highly preferred places to perform Pooja.

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Sri Kalahasti Rahu Ketu Parihara Sthalam

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and is one of the Pancha Bhootha Sthalam. Lord Siva here represents Air. Temple is famous for Rahu Ketu Pooja. All pooja materials will be provided by the temple itself. No need to carry any other pooja materials for this Pooja.  After Pooja devotees are allowed to have Gnana Prasunambika and Kalahastheeswara Darshan inside the temple. One should fast till they complete this Pooja. Online booking is not available. It is on arrival purchase over the counter for the same day Pooja.

Pooja will be performed in batches from 6 am –  6 pm.

best days: Sun and Tue.

Thirupampuram Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Rahu Ketu Parihara Pooja will be performed here for 2 hours. Homam will be performed during Rahu Kala Timings. Online booking is not available for this Pooja ticket. Temple is located near to Kumbakonam and is easily reachable from Kumbakonam.  Pooja can be performed as a single or couple. After Pooja, one should not visit any other temples. Pooja is not advisable for Pregnant women and durinig periods.

Mopidevi Temple

Mopidevi temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy. Rahu Ketu pooja will be performed daily here from 7 am – 12 pm in batches. Online booking is not available here, it is on arrival purchase over the counter for the same day pooja. One should reach Mopidevi a day in advance and sleep on the floors in the temple premises for the night. Next day morning after fresh up, perform Rahu Ketu pooja followed by Rudrabhishekam. After this pooja, one should not visit any other temples. Pooja will be performed for 45 mins followed by Abhishekam to the deity.

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