These nine deities represent those planets and positions in the sky that are thought to influence our lives. They are: Suryan (Sun), Chandran (Moon), Chevvai (Mars), Budhan (Mercury), Guru or Brahaspathy (Jupiter), Sukran (Venus), Rahu (serpent head representing the ascending lunar node), and Kethu (serpent tail representing the descending lunar node).
Where in the Temple?
- Situated in a freestanding shrine at the back of the temple
Main Festivals Celebrated
- Purutasi Sani (for Saniswaran/Saturn)
Associated songs / slokams
- Thirugnanasambanthar Thevaram – Veyuru Tholi Pangan
How to pray to the Navagrahas
- Pradakshina Namaskaram (go round clockwise for the planets 7 times) and Apradakshina Namaskaram (go around anticlockwise for Raahu and Ketu)