Nava Kailasam Temples

Nava Kailasam Temples, History, Timings, Route map, Pooja Timings

Nava Kailasam Temples History

As per the Legend, During the Lord Siva and Paravati Devi Wedding, sages started gathering at Mount Kailash. Due to the mass gathering, the North region went down and the South region moved up. To balance the Earth, Lord Siva asked Sage Agasthya to stay at South so that it can be balanced. Sage Romasa disciple of Sage Agasthya expressed his wish to install Siva Lingas at this place. Sage Agasthya asked him to leave 9 Lotus flowers in the river Thamirabarani and install Siva Linga at the place where the Lotus touches the bank. Hence, Nine Siva Lingas were installed at Nine different Places by Sage Romasa as instructed by his master.

Nava Kailasam Temples List

Papanasam Temple

Due to the heavy crowd of sages at Mount Kailash attending the wedding of Lord Shiva with Mother Parvathy, Earth lost its balance. Lord Shiva called Sage Agasthya to go to Pothigai Hills in the South and to balance the Earth level as his single weight was enough for the purpose equaling the weight of the millions of Rishis at Mount Kailash then.

Cheran Mahadevi Temple

Lord Siva self-manifested here on request Sage Romesa. The Lord Siva is called by Ammainathar. This place is known as Chandran Sthalam. Lord Siva appeared before Sage Romesa at this place.

Kodaganallur Temple

Temple is 15 km from Tirunelveli and fall on the way to Nandakallur Village. The main deity is called by Kailasanathar resides here with his consort Sivakamiammai. Devotees used to perform pooja here for Chevvai Dosha.

Kunnathaur Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The main deity is called by Kothai Parameswaran resides here with his consort Sivakamasundari.  This temple famous as Raagu Sthalam. Snake image can be seen on the Idol.

Murappanadu Temple

The main deity is called by Kailasanathar resides here with His Consort Sivakamiammal. Temple is 17 km from Tirunelveli. This temple is famous for Guru Sthalam.

Thiruvaikundam Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Devotees offer prayers for Lord Siva to get rid of Shani effects at this temple. Nava Tirupathi Temple is located close to this temple.

Thenthirupperai Temple

Temple fall on the way to Tiruchendur from Tirunelveli. Temple is 38 km away from Tirunelveli. The Lord Siva is called by Kailasanathar and Goddess is called by Allakiyaponamal. One of the Nava Tirupathi Temple is located at this place. This temple is dedicated to Budhan.

Raajapathy Temple

Temple is dedicated to Kethu Graha. Lord Siva is called by Kailasanthar and Goddess Alagiya Ponnamal. Temple falls on the way to Tiruchendur.

As per the Legend, Kethu worshipped Lord Siva at this place, hence this place is famous for Parihara Poojas. Kethu Parihara Poojas will be performed at this temple.

Kethu Pooja will be performed on Sun and Tue. Sunday Timings:  12:00 pm – 1:30 pm and Tuesday: 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

Serndhapoomangalam Temple

Temple is dedicated to Sukran. The ninth flower which Sage Romasa left in the river Tamirabarani touched the bank at Serndhapoomangalam.

Nava Kailasam Temples Timings

Temple Name	Navagraha	Day	Morning Hours	Evening Hours
Papanasam temple	Suriyan	All Days	6:30 am – 1:00 pm	4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cheran Mahadevi Temple	Chandran	All days	7:00 am – 10:00 pm	5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kodaganallur Temple	Chevvai	All days	6:00 am – 12:00 pm	5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Raajapathy Temple	Kethu	All days	6:00 am – 11:00 am	4:00 pm  – 8:00 pm
Kunnathur Temple	Raagu	Sun – Thu	7:30 am – 10:40 am	5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm	5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Murappanadu Temple	Guru	All days	7:00 am – 12:00 pm	4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thiruvaikundam Temple	Shani	All days	6:00 am – 12:00 pm	4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thenthirupperai Temple	Budhan	All days	7:00 am – 11:00 pm	5:00 pm  – 8:00 pm
Serndhapoomangalam Temple	Sukran	All days	7:00 am – 9:30 am	5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm

Nava Kailasam Temples History