The nine planet temples around Kumbakonam, the day each is special, and how far each is from RK Resorts.
The Navagraha temples are nine temples, one for each planet, spread across the Kaveri delta. Here is each one, with the drive from RK Resorts in Thirunallar.
Suryan (Sun), Suryanar Kovil
About 1 hr 15 min away. Special day: Sunday. The only temple where the Sun is the main deity, and many families begin here. Kanjanur (Venus) is close, so the two are visited together.
Chandran (Moon), Thingalur
About 2 hours away, the farthest from the resort, near Thiruvaiyaru. Special day: Monday.
Angarakan (Mars), Vaitheeswaran Koil
About 1 hr 10 min away. Special day: Tuesday. Also worshipped as Vaidyanathar, the healer.
Budhan (Mercury), Thiruvenkadu
About 1 hour away. Special day: Wednesday. Prayed to for learning, speech and intelligence.
Guru (Jupiter), Alangudi
About 1 hr 15 min away. Special day: Thursday, the busiest.
Sukran (Venus), Kanjanur
About 1 hr 15 min away. Special day: Friday. Opens 7:30 am to 12 noon and 4:30 to 8:00 pm.
Sani (Saturn), Thirunallar
About 5 minutes away. Special day: Saturday, when it opens at 5:00 am.
Rahu, Thirunageswaram
About 1 hr 15 min away. Milk is offered during Rahu Kalam.
Ketu, Keezhaperumpallam
About 1 hour away, near Poompuhar. Easy to pair with Thiruvenkadu.
Temple timings change on festival days. See the Navagraha temple map for timings and offerings, or our 2-day route. Our travel desk can arrange a car.