Vaishnava Nava Graha Temples in Tanjore District

Some of the Vaishnava temples are also associated with nava graha parihara sthalam. Following is the list of temples located around Kumbakonam and Tanjavur that are associated with these grahas-- Click to enlarge map

Sun (suryan) : Sri Sarangapani temple (Thirukudanthai-Kumbakonam)
Moon (chandran): Sri Naadan Kovil (Thirunandipura vinnagaram)
Mars (sevvai): Nachiyaar Kovil (Thirunaraiyur)
Mercury (budan): Valvil Ramar Kovil (Thirupullamboothangudi)
Jupiter(guru): Andallakummaiyyan (Thiruaadhanoor)
Venus (shukran): Valvil Ramar kovil (Thiruvelliyankudi)
Saturn (sani) : Oppiliappan Kovil (Thiruvinnagaram)
Dragon's tail (rahu): Gajendra Varadan kovil (Thirukavithalam)
Dragon's head (kethu): Jagat Rakshakan kovil (Thirukudaloor)

Mandi : Saranathan Kovil (Thirucherai)

Source: Sthala puranam book of Thiruvelliyankudi
Also see

Vaishnava Nava graha sthalam around Tirunelveli

Nava graha kshetram near Mayavaram and Kumbakonam

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Sri Kaalamegha perumal, Thirumogur

About the temple

Kalamegha perumal kovil is among one of the pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. There are four prakarams to the temple. The moolavar is Kalaamegha perumal in nindra thirukolam and in same posture like Varadharaja perumal of kanchipuram with gadhe in left hand and right hand as if blessing the devotees. The utsavar is Thirumogur aapthan. The utsavar here is found with pancha aayudams. There are sculptures of Lord Kondanda Ramar, Sita, Lakshma, Kamadevan and Rathidevi in the Garuda mandapam of the temple.

The specialty of the temple is the presence of Chakratalwar with 16 hands and each hand holding a different weapon. There is Lord Narasimha behind chakratalwar with shanku chakra. There are 154 alphabets carved in the 6 circles and there are pictures of 48 gods. Chakratalwar is found in Prathyaaletha posture that implies that the readiness to help devotees at all times.
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The place got its name as moghur due to the Mohini avatharam taken by Lord Vishnu to ensure that the devas got the amrutham that came out of the churning of the ocean rather than the asuras so that the devas get back the lost power. It is believed that a drop of amrutham fell into the temple tank and hence it is also known as periya thirupaarkadal and siriya thirupaarkadal.

There is one more perumal sannadhi with the lord giving darshan in Prathana Sayana thirukolam on adisheshan with Sridevi and Bhoomidevi thayaar praying at the Lord’s feet. An interesting feature is that adishesan has thanga kavacham and this form of the Lord was prior to the Lord taking Mohini avatharam.

How to reach

The temple is situated in Madurai district and is about 8 kms from Madurai. Buses plying on the Madurai-Melur route stop at Othakadai and from there one needs to take an auto or mini bus to reach the temple.

Nearest railhead and airport: Madurai

Sannadhis

Kalamegha perumal
Mohanavalli thayar (Meghavalli, Moghurvalli)
Aandal
Garuda
Krishna
Alwars
Hanuman

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The pushkarni is called Ksheerapthi pushkarni while the vimanam is Ketaki vimanam.

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open in the mornings from 7 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm.

The contact person name is Sri Ramakrishna bhattachar and the phone number is 9842524325

Temples in proximity

Kal Azhagar, Thirukoodal azhagar, Madurai Meenakshi amman temple

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Sthala Sayana perumal, Thirukadalmallai

About the temple
 Sthala Sayana perumal temple is among the 108 divya desams of SriVaishnavas and is a part of the tondai naadu divyadesams. The presiding diety here is in sleeping posture like Lord Vishnu’s form in Thirupaarkadal. The utsavar perumal is known as ulaguyya ninraan. Pundarika rishi can be seen sitting at the lord’s feet in the temple. This place is the birth place of Boothathalwar.

How to reach

The temple is about 50 kms from Chennai. Frequent bus service is available from Chennai to Mahabalipuram on the East Coast Road (ECR) as well as Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). The temple is around 15 kms from Thiruvidanthai temple and so both the temples can be covered at the same time. Also there are some places of sightseeing close to the temple. The below picture is the view of the temple gopuram from the hill besides it.


Nearest railhead and airport: Chennai

Sannadhis

Sthala sayana perumal
Nilamangai thayar
Ramar
Andal
Anjaneya
Lakshmi Narasimhar
Bhootatalwar
Garuda

Pushkarni and Vimanam
 There are two pushkarnis- Pundareeka pushkarni and Garuda river

The vimanam is known as thaganakruthi vimanam or aanatha vimanam.

Temple Timings and Contact details

 The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 3 pm to 8.30 pm.

The contact person details are: Sri Chakravarthi bhatachar- 9444235284
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