Temple to worship for Barani Natchatra born

Thingalur [Temple for MOON]

Thingalur temple is dedicated to Moon (Chandra). Thingalur means land (Oor) of Moon (Thingal). The temple is placed perfectly at a walking distance from Suryanar Koil. There is a beautiful Shiva Lingam enshrined at this place. The idol of Periyanayagi.(Goddess Parvati – consort of Lord Shiva) also adorns the temple. Idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga with two of his consorts Devayani and Valli are also worshipped at this shrine. The small temple dedicated to moon is placed little distance away form the main temple of Shiva.

It is believed that to eliminate the malefic influence of the Moon, one has to offer prayers at this temple. Many devotees wearing white dresses undertake fasting on full moon days and offer prayers at this temple.

Thingalur is on the way from Thiruvaiyaru to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District of Tamilnadu State, India. It is around 25 Kms away from Thanjavur in the North direction.

As chandran (moon) was very much handsome and legible, Daksha Prajapathi gave all his 27 daughters (Stars) in marriage to him. Instead of treating all of them alike, he neglected 26 wives and spent most of his time with the 27th wife Rohini . Daksha Prajapathi advised Chandran to treat all his 27 wives equally. But Chandran ignored him. Daksha Prajapathi got offended and cursed Chandran that he should suffer from a wasting disease. Chandran prayed to Lord Siva in Thingalur to save him from the curse. Saving him God ordered that Chandran should remain in the temple in Thingalur and should give relief to those, suffering from the ill effects of Chandran’s adverse placement in their horoscopes and offering prayers to him. So, such people who are affected by the adverse positions of Chandran in their horoscopes offer prayers to Lord Kailasanathar, Goddess Sri Periyanayaki and Chandra Bagavan (moon God), by offering prayers.

Dosham to mother, mental retardation, skin and nerve problems, jaundice, fluid accumalation are the diseases caused because of Chandra dosham. By praying to Lord Chandran, the above afflictions can be overcome. Wealth, mother's/wife's happiness, Govt's help, ownership of vehicle, marriage, offsprings, prosperity, foreign travel will be bestowed on his devotees. Chandran is the Lord of Kadaga Rasi and he faces the South-East direction. The Adi Devatha is water; prathyathi Devatha is Gowri; his colour is white and his vahana is white horse. The grain associated with him is paddy, rice; the folwer - white arali; fabric - white cloth; gem - pearl; food - curd rice.

 

Suryanarkoil [Temple for SUN]

Sun - God Occcupies the for most place in the Navagraha as He helps the world with His blistering radiance and allows the living beings to survive. Without Sun-God there would not be any light and water besides beautiful plantations. Realising this, man started worshipping the sun and moreover He can be visualized than perceived. Navagraha is known to render good and bad effects on the human beings based upon their deeds. Navagraha makes sure that one cannot escape from the fate but at the same it reduces the malific effects to considerable extent. Devotees of lord Siva are spared from this.

SURIYANAR KOIL
is the familiar temple for Navagrahas (planets). From Kumbakonam this place is situated on the northeastern side by bus route(15 Kms). From Aduthurai itself 2 Kms towards north. In this temple each planet has separately built up for praying and number of peoples visited this temple all over the world.

SUN is the father of all the planets and it is a clear view god so that only peoples are praying the Sun in their daily life. In olden days peoples are believe ,by praying the sun we can neglect the eyesight problems . In the world each and every things are binding the god Sun. If the sun has produce overheat then people cannot alive in this world and if it is rise later peoples become lazier.

This temple is situated on the northern side bank of River Cauvery . In olden days in this place is called ARGAVANAM. Now the place is called as SURIYANARKOIL

In front of the temple a tank named as "SURIYA PUSHKARANI" and "NAVA THEERTHAM" created by Lord Siva with his "SULAAYUDHA".The Peoples after bathing in this PUSHKARANI and NAVA THEERTHAS they are getting anugraha by God SURIYA

According to Atharvana Veda, one who worships Surya Bhagawan will be relieved from diseases pertaining to the eyes and heart.

Sree Surya Puranam When the world came into existence, the first sound that reverberated was ‘Ohm’. Surya was born from this ‘Omkara naadham’. Sree Markandeya Puranam has explained this factor. Suryan was the son of Sage Kashyap and was the grandson of Sage Maarisi. Surya married Soorvarsala, the daughter of Viswakarma. Vaivasvatha Manu and Yamadharmarajan were his sons and Yamuna, his daughter. It should be mentioned here that the chariot of Surya has only one wheel. It is drawn by seven horses in seven colors. Lord Surya, who is the chief of the grahams, appears with a lotus in his divine hands. Surya Bhagawan blesses his devotees with good health, fame and efficient management.

The presiding deities are Puranavaradheeswarar and his consort Mangalanayaki. Surya is the Lord of Simma Rasi and occupies the central place amongst the navagrahas. The adidevatha is Agni, prathyutha Devatha – Rudran. His color is red and his vahana is a chariot drawn by seven horses. The grain associated with his is wheat; the flower – lotus, yerukku; fabric – red clothes; gem – ruby; food – wheat, rava, chakkara pongal.Suryanaar Koyil was built by the Chola kings.
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Thiruppananthal Shiva Temple

On the 18th KM from Kumbakonam - Chennai Highway, and 12 kms from Aduthurai, you find this Thirupananthal Shiva Temple. Swayambu linga known as Arunajadeswarar facing West with Ambal Perainayaki facing East is the main deity in this Temple.

Panai (palm) is the Sthala Vruksham. Of the 275 Shivastalams six shrines are associated with Panai. The other 6 temples are located at Panaiyur, Panankattur, Puravaar Panankattur, Cheyyar, Tirumazhapadi and Tiruppanantaal. Brahma, Iravadha, Manniarru are the main Theerthams here. The river Manni is said to be a derivation from its original name Subramanya River. Arunagirinathar sang Thirupugaz on this temple. This temple one of the Padal Petra Thiruthalam.

A lady by name Thadakai was worshipping God for a child. One day when she was about to garland the God, her saree started slipping down. She managed to hold it but found to difficult to garland the Lord. So Shiva bent down and accepted her garland. From that day the Deity was not straight. So the temple is also known as Thadagaeeswaram and the Lord as Thadagaeesaramudaiar.

Later, a King tried to straighten with his army power but failed. Kunguliyakkalaya nayanar, one of the 63 nayanmars tied a rope to his neck and to the linga and straightened it to the old position hrough his devotion.

Ambihai, Iravadham, Sangukannan, Nagukannan, Nagakanniar, Brahma and Vishnu worshipped Shiva here. This temple occupies an area of 3.5 acres with 7 tier rajagopuram at west and 5 tier rajagopuram in east with 3 praharams.

This shrine is under the administration of the Dharumapura Adhinam.

 

Sri Sundara Nayagi sametha Sri Agneeswarar Thirukol. This temple is at Nallaadai, situated 20 Kms from Mayavaram on Nagapattinam Route. It is about 3 Kms from Poraiyar. Bharani star born people are advised to visit this temple as often as they could and worship Lord Agneeswara. The proverb goes that Bharani people would rule Dharani-world meaning that they will be very popular. They are advised to perform Homas to the Lord who is Agni-Fire personified. The benefits would be double if they do so on the Bharani star day in Karthikai-November-December. As the temple is facing west, it is said that praying in such temples would bring great benefits to the devotee as the Lord would be furious in nature here. Mother Sundaranayaki graces facing south. In order to reduce the heat of the Lord, a slope like form is made around the Shiva Linga filled with water. This is the place that wove clothes to Lord Himself, it is named Neithaladai – weaving fine clothes. In the days following, it shrunk as Nalladai. Contact Phone numbers are +91 4364-285 341,9715960413, 9486631196

 

Temple to worship for Karthiga Natchatra Born

Sri Kathra Sundareswarar Temple, Kanjanagaram Post-609 304. Tharangambadi Taluk, Via Keezhayur, Nagapattinam district.

Those born in Kruthika star are generally well to do financially and have the ability to perform works assigned to them. They are religious and are fond of arts and soft in nature. They behave decently with women. Though not fond of high education, they possess knowledge necessary for their jobs. Women perform Sumangali Pujas in the temple for timely marriage. Karthika Sundareswarar means the deity producing six sparks. Thus the shrine is attributed to Kruthika star. Contact numbers 04364-282853, 94874 43351

 

temple to worship for Rohini Natchatra Born

Rohini Born seek association with learned scholars and are majestic in appearance. They are fond of touring. They are religious and follow rituals and love fine arts as music and dance. They are popular. Lord Sri Krishna graces sitting under the Badra Vimana (tower above the sanctum). It is the belief of the devotees that Rohini born would cross over any problems if they pray Lord Pandava Dhoodha in the temple.

This is the shrine where Lord Krishna graces His devotees with Viswapadhayoga powers pressing His feet on earth. Hence, those circumambulating in the temple in step by step method or roll around touching the earth with all parts of the body would have all their 72,000 veins healthy to resist any infection.

Worshipping the temple on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Rohini Star days, Ashtami the eighth day from new moon or full moon days and on the eighth day of the month would gift the devotees with all prosperity and health. Contact Number is +91 44-2723 1899




Sri Pandavadhoodha Perumal Temple,
Tirupadagam,
28-B, Pandava Dhoodha Perumal Koil Street,
Kancheepuram, 631-502.
Kancheepuram district.