Swetharanyeswarar Temple at Thiruvenkadu is considered as the Budha Navagrahasthalam or the abode of Lord Budha or planet Mercury. The presiding deity of Swetharanyeswarar Temple is Lord Shiva who is worshipped here as Swetharanyeswarar and Goddess Parvati, worshipped as Brahma Vidya Nayaki Ambal. One of the primary attractions of Swetharanyeswarar Temple is the unique incarnate of Lord Shiva in the form of Agora Murthi. Among all the Nine Planets (Navagraha), Budha is considered as the wisest and is said to bestow wisdom and intellect. Hence it is believed that worshipping Budha Bhagavan at Swetharanyeswarar Temple will bless one with good education and knowledge. Malefic effect of Budha can cause respiration related problems like asthma and bronchitis, speech impediments and nervous disorders. Hence, offering puja to Budha Bhagavan on Wednesdays is believed to resolve Budha Dosham..

The Naganatha Swamy Temple located in the village of Keezhperumpallam is considered as Ketu Navagrahasthalam and is dedicated to Ketu or the shadow planet, Mercury. The primary deity is Lord Shiva in the form of Naganatha Swamy with his consort Soundaryanaki. Here Ketu is enshrined with the body of an asura and head of a snake.According to the Legends, Rahu (an asura) with the help of Sukrachariyar, took the form of a deva and consumed the nectar (amirtham) emerged after churning of the Milky Ocean (Paarkadal) by the devas and the asuras, which Lord Vishnu in the guise of Mohini was distributing only to the devas. Suryan and Chandran who had spotted this incident complained it to Lord Narayana. Lord Narayana in anger hit Rahu on his head with a spoon. And his head was cut off and fell on the ground. However, because he had consumed nectar (amirtham), his body and head continued to live. The body of a snake got attached to Rahu’s head and thus, become Ketu. Hence, Kethu Bhagwan appears with the body in divine form, possessing a head as a five-headed snake with folded hands worshipping Lord Shiva..

Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple or Darbaranyeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shani or planet Saturn and is situated in Thirunallar in Karaikal district of Pondicherry. The presiding deity of Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple is Lord Shiva who is worshipped here as Darbaranyeswarar and Goddess Parvathi who is worshipped as Bhogamartha Poonmulai Amman. Lord Saneeswarar (Lord Shani) is worshipped and treated here as the doorkeeper of the Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple. This is to worship Lord Saneeswarar before entering the main sanctum of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that due to the adverse effects of Lord Saneeswarar or due to Shani Dosh, King Nala was once affected with innumerable problems and he got relieved of all evil effects after taking a holy dip at Nala Theertham, a water tank in the Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple. Hence, devotees believe that by taking a holy dip in Nala Theertham at this temple will wash off all kinds of misfortunes and afflictions caused by their past karmas..

Alangudi or Apatsahayesvarar Temple is the “Guru Sthalam” dedicated to the planet Jupiter or Brihaspati. Lord Brihaspati is revered for his excellence in wisdom, education, and fine arts. Like other Navagrahas in Tamil Nadu, the presiding deity of Apatsahayesvarar Temple is Lord Shiva in the form of Apatsahayesvarar and his consort Elavarkuzhali Ammai or Umayammai. One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, Apatsahayesvarar Temple is where Campantar, one of the four most regarded Saivite saints have sung glories of this temple. Apatsahayesvarar Temple is surrounded by three holy rivers namely, Cauvery, Kolidam and Vennaru..

The Kailasanathar Temple located in Thingaloor, Tamilnadu is a Chandra Navagrahasthalam, dedicated to the Moon God, Lord Chandra. Hence, devotees believed that those who have Chandra Dosha are sure to get relief from their pain and suffering by offering prayers at Kailasanathar Temple. Like other Navagraha Temples in Tamilnadu, Kailasanathar Temple is also a Shiva Sthalam where Kailasanathar (Lord Shiva) and Goddess Periyanakiamman (Goddess Parvati) are the main deities worshipped here. The temple reflects beautiful Dravidian style architecture adorned with stunning carved decorations. Kailasanathar Temple houses a huge Nandi statue and a 16-sided Shiva lingam made out of black granite. The most striking feature of Kailasanathar Temple is that during the months of Puratasi (September – October) and Panguni (March – April), the gorgeous rays of the moon fall on the Shiva Lingam..

Sri Naganathaswamy Temple in Thirunageswaram, dedicated to Lord Rahu is one of the popular Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu. Here, the presiding deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped as Lord Naganathaswamy and his consort Giri Gujambika and are enshrined with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati. Rahu Bhagavan is also worshipped here along with his consorts Nagakanni and Nagavalli. Sri Naganathaswamy Temple attracts devotees who want to get relieved of Naga Dosha as it is believed to be the place where serpents Adi Sesha, Kaarkotakan and Dakshan worshipped Lord Shiva and got relieved from their curse. One of the unique features of Sri Naganathaswamy Temple is that Lord Rahu is seen with a human face while in other places, Lord Rahu is usually seen with a serpent face. Another most striking feature of this temple is that when the milk is poured over the idol of Lord Rahu during milk Abhishekam, it turns blue which is clearly visible.

Built during 1100 A.D. by Chola king Kulothunga I, Suryanar Kovil is dedicated to the Sun God, Lord Suryan. Located in the village of Suryanarkoil in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu, it is the only temple in the state which has all 9 shrines of Navagraha. The presiding deity, Lord Suryan presides here with his consorts Usha Devi and Pratyusha Devi. The Suryanar Kovil looks great in its Dravidian architectural style with 5-tiered raja gopuram, a gateway tower and a granite wall that encloses all the shrines of the temple. Pongal is the main festival celebrated here with great pomp and fervor which is celebrated as a thanksgiving to Lord Suryan. .

Dedicated to Lord Shukra or planet Venus, Kanjanoor Agneeswarar Temple is one of the Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu, also known as Shukra Navagrahasthalam. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva worshipped as Agneeswarar and Goddess Parvathi as Karpagavalli Amman. There is no separate shrine for the Navagraha, Shukra here as Lord Shiva Himself is worshipped as Shukra at this temple. Unlike other Navagraha temples in Tamilnadu, here the presiding deity, Agneeswarar in the form of lingam depicts Lord Shukra. An interesting feature is that the Linga of Agneeswarar in Kanjanoor Agneeswarar Temple absorbs all the oil poured on it during the process of Abhishekam. Lord Shukra or planet Venus is believed to resolve problems related to love, marriage, beauty, and comforts and is mostly worshipped by men for the wellbeing of their wives. .