Navapashanam Temple

Navapashanam Temple Devipattinam

Navabashanam Temple – Devipattinam, History, Graha Poojas, Pooja Timings, Pooja Details, Festivals, Location, How to Reach and Online Booking

Navapashanam Temple History

Navabashanam Temple is one of the popular temples of Navagrahas (9 Planetary Deities). According to Hinduism, these Planetary deities are known as Surya the Sun god, Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu & Ketu (the Imaginary Deities). According to the legends, this temple of Nine planets was constructed by Lord Rama. Lord Rama constructed this temple of the nine planetary deities as the demon Ravan kidnapped goddess, Sita. As Ravana has a boon that he would be killed by any Celestial God.

Lord Rama consecrated these deities with special unique mixture known as “Nava Paasaanam”, it is believed that these idols have some medicinal properties which have the ability to cure diseases.This place got the fame as Lord Rama consecrated this temple by himself. This Place is popularly known as the Sankalpa Mantapam and Parihara Sthalam.

The temple has an entrance tower which has the statues of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. The statues of the Nine Planetary deities are submerged in Seawater. Devotees take a holy dip in this water and offer rituals to the deities.