Wednesday 27 July 2011

NAVAGRAHA STHALAS

In Tamilnadu Navagraha temples are located within a 60 km. radius around Kumbakonam. Six of them are situated one the northern bank of Cauvery and three on the southern bank.
Suryanar Koil
This is the only temple in South India dedicated exclusivelyh to Surya(Sun Gold) Surya is know as the giver of health, success and prosperity. It is built by King kulothunga Cholo in 1100 A.D. Every year in mid January, the harvest festival is celebrated in thanks giving and to honor surya.

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