The nine planets have special kshetras ( place of worship ) in South India. Most of them are concentrated near the Thanjavur district. Navagraha puja will be helpful, when the concerned planet dasa or sub-dasa is in operation or if the planet is associated with malefics or is in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, or 12th house.

Planet - SUN

Navagraha Temple - Suryanar Koil

Those who aspire for sound health, prosperity, good eyesight, strength and courage, success, cure of chronic diseases like leprosy, heart ailment, nervous weakness, asthma etc. should worship the Sun. Also those running Sun dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - MOON

Navagraha Temple - Thingalur

For concentration, mental peace, pleasing personality, control of emotions and to get rid of mental depression one should worship the moon god. Also those running Moon dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - MARS

Navagraha Temple - Vaidheeshwaran

If giving bad results, needs to be propitiated well. It is one of those planets that give very visible positive or negative results.

Planet - MERCURY

Navagraha Temple - Thiruvenkadu

Those who are weak at studies, lack concentration and suffer from blood pressure and sugar problem etc., should worship Budha. Also those running Mercury dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - VENUS

Navagraha Temple - Kanjannur

The planet Venus (Shukra) is the most benevolent of all the planets. To have a happy married life, one should worship this planet. Also those running Venus dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - JUPITER

Navagraha Temple - Alangudi

It is reputed as the father of every living thing. The worship of Jupiter grants pure, aesthetic life and good health & wealth. Also those running Jupiter dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - SATURN

Navagraha Temple - Thirunallar

Saturn or Shani the sun of Surya and Chhaya is also known as 'eeshwara' (The Supreme). It can make a person a king or a beggar according to the native's karmas. Also those running Saturn dasha or Sub-period.

Planet - RAHU

Navagraha Temple - Thirunageshwaram

Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets and have the powers of saturn and mars respectively. The proper worship of both the planets blesses all those who suffer from sudden illness, loss of money and delay in marriage. Also those running Rahu dasha or Sub-period.

Thirukandiyur (10 kms.): Temples of Brahmasirekandeswarar and Harshavimochana Perumal.