Navagraha Kshetram !! Sri Shivasuryanarayana Temple !!


Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 

Shiva Surya Narayana Kovil/Suryanar Kovil is one of the prominent temples of Lord Surya located in Thirumangalakkudi, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu.  This is one of the famous temple dedicated to  Lord Surya was  built by the King Kulothunga Chola.

 
 

Presiding deity – Lord Surya / Kulothunga Chozha Marthandalaya Devar with his consorts Goddesses Sri Usha & Prathyusha (Cchaya Devi),

 
 

Theertham – Cauvery

 
 

Sthalavruksham – Vellerukku (Madar Plant)

 
 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Viswanathar & Visalakshi, Navagrahas, Guru Bhagavan, Lord Chandikeshwara

 

The legend has that Sage Kanva as a Trikala Gnani could foresee his future.  He was horrified to know that before long he would be afflicted with leprosy.  Sage Kanva earnestly prayed to the Navagrahas who had the foremost influence on the destiny of one’s life and underwent severe austerities.  Navagrahs were pleased at the devotion of Sage Kanva and protected from the happening of the terrible illness.  Hence, Sage Kanva was liberated from the menace and reshaped his destiny.  Lord Brahma was came to know about the boon provided by the Navagrahas and cursed them.  Soon, Navagrahas were afflicted with leprosy; they approached Lord Brahma and pleaded for forgiveness.  Lord Brahma advised the nine planets to undergo austerities and worship Lord Prananatheswara and his consort Goddess Sri Mangalambika at Thirumangalakkudi that would eradicate the sin committed.  Navagrahas were underwent severe austerities on this sacred land and got rid of the curse,   a beautiful temple was raised on its place for the worship widely known as Suryanar Kovil.

 

 

This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM in the evenings.
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!

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