Shri Navagraha Mandir

In Hindu religion and mythology, the nine planets occupy an important role. The planet deities are referred to as the NAVAGRAHA and have a significant impact on the lives of the individual and therefore are adored as deities, so that they may bring peace and harmony and avert any mishap. NAVA means nine. GRAHA means planet.

The sculptures of Grahas in Indian Temples are oriented in such a way that no two Grahas face each other. Eight Grahas surround the Surya (Sun). Surya faces East. Each Graha faces one of the four directions.