Navagraha temples

Navagraha (Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə) temples is a designation for a specific kind of temples, and subsequent pilgrimage, found among Hindu traditions, devoted to the Navagraha—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Graha) of Hindu astronomy. It invokes the visit of temples dedicated to these celestial bodies, which are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node).

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Navagraha temples

Navagraha (Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə) temples is a designation for a specific kind of temples, and subsequent pilgrimage, found among Hindu traditions, devoted to the Navagraha—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Graha) of Hindu astronomy. It invokes the visit of temples dedicated to these celestial bodies, which are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node).

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