Thursday, 19 May 2016

How to Reach Keezhaperumpallam from Sirkazhi

Keezhaperumpallam Temple (Ketu Sthalam)

Keezhaperumpallam, Sri Naganathaswamy Temple which is familarly as Ketu Sthalam is located 21 Kms away from Kumbakonam. This place is also called as 'Vanagiri'.

Here Ketu Bhagvan consecrated with head of a snake and body of an asura which is rare to find.

Sirkazhi to Keezhaperumpallam:
  • Get Bus to Poombuhar  from Sirkazhi.
  • Get Down at the place called 'Dharmakulam'.
  • Get Auto from Dharmakulam to Reach the Temple. 
Notes:
  • Every 30 mins once you will get bus from Sirkazhi.
  • More Frequently Autos are available from Dharmakulam.
  • You can able to find transport to reach nearby places like Kumbakonam, Karuvi, Poombuhar, Chidambaram from Dharmakulam. 

Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple Timings

Thiruvenkadu Budhan Sthalam - Lord of Mercury

It is one of the Navagraha Temples and dedicated to the Lord Budhan (Planet Mercury). Thiruvenkadu temple is popularly known as Budhan Sthalam. It is 68 Kms away from Kumbakonam and 15 Kms away from Vaitheeswaran Kovil on Sirkazhi - Poombuhar Road.

Fornoon
  • 6 AM - 12.00 
  • 6 AM - 1 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)

Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 9.00 PM

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Wednesday, 11 May 2016

How to Reach Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple from Kumbakonam

Thiruvenkadu - Budhan Sthalam

It is one of the Navagraha Temples and dedicated to the Lord Budhan (Planet Mercury). Thiruvenkadu temple is popularly known as Budhan Sthalam. It is 68 Kms away from Kumbakonam and 15 Kms away from Vaitheeswaran Kovil on Sirkazhi - Poombuhar Road.

This temple is also known as Aadhi Chidambaram. This is one of the 6 sacred places worshipped as equivalent as Kasi.

Budhan Dosham or If the mercury planet is weak in one's horoscope results in Nervous Problems and lacking of Academic Skills.

Worshiping Thiruvenkadu Budhan Bhagavan on Wednesdays helps to get rid of Budhan Doshams. Lord Budhan blesses with Good Educations, Knowledge and Excellence in Business & Arts and Science.

Okay, Lets get to know How to Reach Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple from Kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam to Thiruvenkadu:

  • Get Sirkazhi or Chidambaram Bus from Kumbakonam.
  • Get Down at Sirkazhi.
  • From Sirkazhi, Get Poombuhar Bus.
  • Get Down at Thiruvenkadu.
  • Bus will drop you exactly at the Temple Entrance. 

Note:

  • Thiruvenkadu is one of the big temple. It may take 20-35 mins to take a round around the temple. 
  • Frequently Buses to Sirkazhi available from Mayiladuthurai.
  • As well as to Thiruvenkadu from Sirkazhi.
Refer the following link for Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple Timings

How to Reach Thiruvenkadu from Mayiladuthurai

Thiruvenkadu - Budhan Sthalam

It is one of the Navagraha Temples and dedicated to the Lord Budhan (Planet Mercury). Thiruvenkadu temple is popularly known as Budhan Sthalam. It is located 15 Kms away from Vaitheeswaran Kovil.

This temple is also known as Aadhi Chidambaram. This is one of the 6 sacred places worshipped as equivalent as Kasi.

Budhan Dosham or If the mercury planet is weak in one's horoscope results in Nervous Problems and lacking of Academic Skills.

Worshiping Thiruvenkadu Budhan Bhagavan on Wednesdays helps to get rid of Budhan Doshams. Lord Budhan blesses with Good Educations, Knowledge and Excellence in Business & Arts and Science.

Okay, Lets get to know How to Reach Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple.

Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvenkadu:

  • Get Sirkazhi or Chidambaram Bus from Mayiladuthurai.
  • Get Down at Sirkazhi.
  • From Sirkazhi, Get Poombuhar Bus.
  • Get Down at Thiruvenkadu.
  • Bus will drop you exactly at the Temple Entrance. 
Note:

  • Thiruvenkadu is one of the big temple. It may take 20-35 mins to take a round around the temple. 
  • Frequently Buses to Sirkazhi available from Mayiladuthurai.
  • As well as to Thiruvenkadu from Sirkazhi.
Refer the following link for Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple Timings

Thirunageswaram Sri Naganathaswamy Temple Timings

Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple (Rahu Sthalam)

Thirunageshwaram Sri Naganathaswamy temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The great part of Naganatha Swamy Tempe is that of Lord Rahu Sannithi. And the most important factor of temple is Milk Abhishekam for Rahu Bhagavan during Rahu Kalam.

During Milk abishekam, When milk is poured to the Deity (Rahu Bhagavan), It turns into Blue Colour. It is the most important aspect of Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple. This is also the only place wherein one can view Rahu bhagawan with his consorts.

Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple is located 6 Kms away from Kumbakonam.

Thirunageshwaram Rahu Temple timing is as follows.

Fornoon
  • 6.00 AM - 1.00 PM
  • 6.00 AM - 1.30 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)

Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 8.30 PM

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Wednesday, 6 April 2016

How to reach Thirunageswaram from Kumbakonam

Thirunageswaram, Sri Naganathaswamy Temple is popularly known as Rahu Sthalam which is 6 Kms away from Kumbakonam.

People who have planetary effects of Rahu in their life are should visit Thirunageswaram Rahu Sthalam atlease once in a year to obtain blessings from the deities of the Temple.

Those who have Sarpa Dosha,  Rahu Dasha and Rahu Bhukthi effects are also advised to visit Sri Sri Naganathaswamy Temple to less down the bad effects of the planet. Those people are advised to do Milk Abhishekam (Paalabishekam) for Rahu Bhagavan.

During Milk abishekam, When milk is poured to the Deity (Rahu Bhagavan), It turns into Blue Colour. It is the most important aspect of Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple.

Okay, Let get know How to Reach Thirunageswaram Sri Naganathaswamy Temple from Kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam to Thirunageswaram Temple:
  • Lot of Buses are available from Kumbakonam to Thirunageswaram for every 20 mins at Kumbakonam Town Bus Stand. 
  • Bus will drop you exactly at the temple entrance.
  • Time takes to reach Thirunageshwaram is about 15-20 mins only. (By Bus)
  • Also Autos are very frequently available. 

Monday, 4 April 2016

Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Opening Timings

Vaitheeswaran Temple - Lord of Mars

Vaitheeswaran Koil Arulmigu Vaithiyanathar Temple which is popularly known as Sevvai Sthalam is 54 Kms far away from Kumbakonam. The Vaitheeswaran Koil Timing is as follows:

Fornoon
  • 6 AM - 1 PM
  • 6 AM - 2 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)

Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 9 P.M.

How To Reach Vaitheeswaran Koil From Kumbakonam

Sri Arulmigu Vaithiyanathar Temple is popularly known as Vaitheeswaran Koil or Sevvai Sthalam which is 54 Km away from Kumbakonam.

People who have planetary effects of Mars in their life are should visit Vaitheeswaran Koil atlease once in a year to obtain blessings from the deities of the Temple.

Those who have Sevvai Dasha, Sevvai Bhukthi and Sevvai Dosham effects are also advised to visit Sri Arulmigu Vaitheeswaran Koil to less down the bad effects of the planet.

Okay, Let get know How to Reach Vaitheeswarab Koil from Kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam to Vaitheeswaran Koil:


Mode 1:

  • Get Chidambaram Bus from Kumbakonam.
  • This bus will drop you at Vaitheeswaran Koil Entrance.
  • Travel takes 1 Hour 45 Minutes. 
Note: 
  • Less Frequently Buses are available from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram.
  • Few Buses drops you at main road. In such cases, Need to take a auto to reach the temple.
Mode 2:
  • Vaitheeswaran Koil is 16 Kms away from Mayiladuthruai.
  • Get Bus to Mayiladuthurai which is popularly known as Mayavaram from Kumbakonam.
  • Again Get Bus to Chidambaram from Mayiladuthurai. 
  • Bus will drop you exactly at the temple entrance.

Note: 
  • Frequently Buses are available to Mayiladuthurai from Kumbakonam.
  • Frequent Buses are available to Vaitheeswaran Koil from Mayavaram.

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Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Alangudi Guru Temple Pooja Timings

Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple is well known as Guru Sthalam and it is one of the Navagraha Temples.

The famous myth about Alangudi Guru Temple is, The one who had attained the blessings and punya from 14 generations could come to Alangudi Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple in their life.

According to Temple's Official Information, the Daily Temple Pooja Timings as Follows:

Daily Four Time Pooja:
  • Kaala Santhi - 8.00 AM to 8.30 AM
  • Uchikalam - 12.30 PM to 1.00 PM
  • Saayaratchi - 5.00 PM to 6.00 PM
  • Arthasaamam - 8.30 PM to 9.00 PM

Arulmigu Moolavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)
  • Morning 6.00 AM to 7.00 AM

Arulmigu Uchavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)
  • From 8.00 AM to 8.30 AM
  • From 12.00 PM to 12.30 PM
  • From 5.00 PM to 5.30 PM

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Alangudi Guru Temple Timings

Alangudi Guru Temple - Lord of Jupiter 

Alangudi Guru Temple, is one of the Navagraha Temples and located 17 Kms away from Kumbakonam. The Alangudi Guru Temple Timing is as follows:

Fornoon:
  • 6.00 AM - 1.00 PM
  • 6 AM - 1.30 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)

Afternoon:
  • 4 PM - 8.30 PM

Also Check out How to Reach Alangudi Guru Temple from Kumbakonam.

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How to reach Alangudi Guru Temple from Kumbakonam

Alangudi Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple is popularly known as Guru Sthalam or Guru Temple which is 17 Km away from Kumbakonam.

People are advised to visit Alangudi Guru Temple atleast once in a year (After Guru Peyarchi) to get the blessings of Guru Bhagavan.

Those who have Guru Dasha, Guru Bhukthi according to their horoscope are also advised to visit Alangudi Guru Sthalam to enjoy the benefits of Guru.

Okay, Let get know How to Reach Alangudi Guru Sthalam from Kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam to Alangudi Guru Sthalam:

  • Get Bus to Alangudi from Kumbakonam.
  • Temple is just 1 Km away from Bus Stop.
  • Get Auto to Reach the Temple. (Or)
  • You can reach it by 15 mins of walk. 
Note:
  • Frequent Buses are available from Kumbakonam.
  • Travel takes 40-50 mins to reach Alangudi from Kumbakonam. 
  • Autos are frequently available. 

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Monday, 28 March 2016

Restaurants in Kumbakonam

Sivamurugan Hotels (Woodlands Restaurant) - Kumbakonam

During our Kumbakonam Temple Visits, We were really fed off with the foods in various hotels in and around Kumbakonam Bus Stand. Finally, we got guidance from the local person to have good dinner at  Sivamurugan Hotels (Woodlands Restaurant).


Woodlands Restaurant is popularly known as Shiva Murugan Hotels. It has both lodging and Restaurant Facility. It is a High Class Pure Vegetarian AC Restaurant. It is just far away from the Bus Stand.

If you want to feed some good foods to your stomach during your Kumbakonam Visit, Shiva Murugan Hotels is the Right choice. You will have good food in peaceful surrounding.


Some of the Tasty Foods (From My Experience):

  • Mushroom Soup
  • Butter Naan
  • Paneer Butter Masala
  • Mushroom 65
  • Rava Dosa


Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Kanjanur Sukran Temple Timings

Kanjanur Sukran Temple - Lord of Venus 

Kanjanur Sukran Temple, is one of the Navagraha Temples and located 16 Kms away from Kumbakonam. The Kanjanur Sukran Temple Timing is as follows: 

Fornoon:
  • 7.00 AM - 12.30 PM
  • 6 AM - 1.00 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon:
  • 4 PM - 8.00 PM

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

How to Reach Kanjanur Sukran Temple from Kumbakonam

Kanjanur Sri Agneeswarar Temples is popularly known as  Sukran Sthalam which is located 16 Kms away from Kumbakonam. The one who wants to get full benefits of the planet Venus (Sukran) they are adviced to visit this temple periodically. Those who have Sukra Dasha, Sukra Bhukthi according to their horoscope they also adviced to visit the temple to enjoy the benefits of Sukran.

Okay, Let get know How to Reach Sukran Sthalam from Kumbakonam.

Kumbakonam to Kanjanur Sukran Sthalam:
  • Get Bus to Aaduthurai from Kumbakonam.
  • From Aaduthurai, Get Auto to reach Kanjachanur Sukran Temple
  • It is cost around Rs. 50/- 
  • It is just 3 Kms away from Aaduthurai.

Note: 
  • Suryanar Temple is just 3 Kms away from Kanjanur Sukran Sthalam. Better you can visit both the temples simultaneously. 
  • Frequently Buses are available from Kumbakonam to Aaduthurai.
  • Autos are frequently available from Aaduthurai to Kanjanur Koil.
  • Buses are available to reach Sukran Sthalam from Aaduthurai. But it is not available frequently.

Click Here for Kanjanur Sukran Temple Timings.

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Navagraha Temples in Kumbakonam

Suriyanar Kovil

Kanjanur Sukran Temple

Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sevvai Sthalam):

Navagraha Temples  - General Informations

Suryanar Koil Temple Timings

Suriyanar Temple - Lord of Sun

Suriyanar Temple, is one of the Navagraha Temples and located 15 Kms away from Kumbakonam. The Suriyanar Koil Temple Timing is as follows: 

Fornoon 
  • 6 AM - 12.30 PM
  • 6 AM - 12.30 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 8.00 PM

How to Reach Suriyanar Koil from Thirunageshwaram


How to Reach Suryanar Temple from Kumbakonam

Suriyanar Temple is located 15 Kms away from Kumbakonam.

To Reach Suriyanar Temple:
  • Get Bus to Aaduthurai from Kumbakonam.
  • From Aaduthurai, Get Auto to reach Suryanar Koil
  • It is cost around Rs. 50/- 
  • It is just 2 Kms away from Aaduthurai.
Note: 
  • Kanjanur Sukran Temple is just 3 Kms away from Suryanar Koil. Better you can visit both the temples simultaneously. 
  • Frequently Buses are available from Kumbakonam to Aaduthurai.
  • Autos are frequently available from Aaduthurai to Suryanar Koil.
  • Buses are available to reach Suryanar Koil from Aaduthurai. But it is not available frequently.

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Monday, 21 March 2016

Navagraha Temple Timings

When we plan for make a temple tour to all Nine Navagraha Temples in a day, the most important consideration is Temple Timings of All Nine Navagraha temples. If we knew the temple timings, then it will be easy for making smart plan to see all nine temple in one day without any Hurry-burry.

Okay, Here it is... 

Suriyanar Temple - Lord of Sun

Fornoon 
  • 6 AM - 12.30 PM
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 8.00 PM


Thinagaloor Chandran Temple - Lord of Moon 
  • 7.00 AM - 8.00 PM
Vaitheeswaran Temple - Lord of Mars

Fornoon
  • 6 AM - 1 PM
  • 6 AM - 2 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 9 P.M.

Thiruvenkadu Budhan Sthalam - Lord of Mercury

Fornoon
  • 6 AM - 12.00 
  • 6 AM - 1 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 9.00 PM
Alangudi Guru Sthalam - Lord of Jupiter

Fornoon
  • 6 AM - 1 PM
  • 6 AM - 1.30 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  •  4 PM - 9 PM
Kanjanoor Sukran Temple - Lord of Venus 

Fornoon
  • 7.00 AM - 12.30 PM
  • 6 AM - 1.00 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 8.00 PM
Thirunallaru Saneeswaran Temple - Lord of Saturn

Fornoon
  • 6.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Afternoon
  • 4.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple (Rahu Sthalam)

Fornoon
  • 6.00 AM - 1.00 PM
  • 6.00 AM - 1.30 PM (On Saturdays & Sundays)
Afternoon
  • 4 PM - 8.30 PM
Keelaperumpallam Ketu Sthalam

Fornoon 
  • 7 AM - 12.00 PM
Afternoon
  • 4.00 PM - 8.00 PM

How to plan a visit to Thirunallar (Lord of Saturn) - Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu Sthalam) - Thirunvenkadu (Budhan Sthalam) - Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Lord of Mars) - Chidambaram Natarajar Temple

Dear Friends,

Let me share you how to plan a visit for the following temples in  a day.

  1. Thirunallar - Lord of Saturn (Shani Bhagavan)
  2. Keezhaperumpallam - Ketu Sthalam (Sharpa Parihara Sthalam)
  3. Thiruvenkadu - Budhan Sthalam (Lord of Mercury)
  4. Vaitheeswaran Kovil - Lord of Mars (Sevvai Sthalam)
  5. Chidambaram Natarajar Temple - Aagaya Lingam (One of the Pancha Bootha Sthalangal)
The Travel starts from Thirunallar

Thirunallar to Keezhaperumpallam:
  • Get Bus or Share Auto  from Thirunallar to Karaikal.
  • From Karaikal, Get Chidambaram Bus. 
  • Get Down at The Place called 'Karuvi'.
  • From Karuvi, Get Bus or Share Van to Poombuhar. (Every 15-20 mins available. Fare is Rs. 10)
  • Get Down at the Place 'Dharmakulam'.
  • From There, Get Auto to Reach Keezhapperumpallam.
Keezhaperumpallam to Thiruvenkadu:
  • Budhan Sthalam is located 5 KMs away from Dharmakulam. 
  • Get Auto from Keezhaperumpallam to Dharmakulam.
  • Get Sirkazhi bus from Dharmakulam.
  • Get Down at Thiruvenkadu. (Bus Drops Exactly at the Temple Entrance).
Note: Budhan Sthalam is a little big Temple. It may take 30-40 minutes to see all deities in the temple. So plan accordingly.

Thiruvenkadu to Vaitheeswaran Kovil
  • Get Sirkazhi Bus from Thiruvenkadu.
  • Get Down at Sirkazhi.
  • Get Kumbakonam Bus to reach Vaitheeswaran Koil.
  • Vaitheeswaran Kovil is just 6 Kms far away from Sirkazhi.
  • Get Down at Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Entrance.
Note: In Saturday's and Sundays temple remains open still 2.00 PM.

Vaitheeswaran Koil to Chidambaram (Thillai Natarajar Temple)
  • Get Chidambaram Bus from Vaitheeswaran Koil.
  • Get Down at the stop called Therku Veethi (A Stop before Chidambaram Bus Stand)