Navagraha Temples

Navagraha Temples

On 11th - 13th June 2003, Navagraha (Nine planets) temples were consecrated with Swami’s  blessings.

As per Indian Astrology, Nav Grahas (Nine Planets & Nodes) play a crucial role in the life of an individual. The nine grahas are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). It is believed that the constant movement and subsequent positioning of these grahas over the course of one's life determine the present and future events for that individual.

1. Surya Graha
2. Chandra Graha
3. Mangala Graha
4. Budha Graha
5. Guru Graha
6. Shukra Graha
7. Shani Graha
8. Rahu Graha
9. Kethu Graha

The study of grahas or planetary positions is one of the most important prerequisite for the Hindus in India before any major event or ritual such as housewarming, marriage, starting of a new business, etc. The current grahas are studied by an astrologer who then gives a go-ahead, recommends corrections or simply rejects the planned event based upon his assessment of the current planetary position in the persons horoscope.

Associated characters

Each of the graha has associations with various characters, such as colors, metals, etc. The following table gives the most important associations:

Character	Surya Dev (sun)	Chandra (Moon)	Mangala (Mars)	Budha (Mercury)	Guru (Jupiter)	Shukra (Venus)	Shani (Saturn)	Rahu (north node)	Ketu (south node)
Consort	Sharanya & Chaaya	Rohini	Shaktidevi	Ila	Tara	Sukirthi & Urjaswathi	Neeladevi	Simhi	Chitralekha
Color	Copper	White	Red	Green	Gold	White/Yellow	Black/Blue	Smoky	Smoky
Gender Associated	Male	Male	Male	Neutral	Male	Female	Neutral	-	-
Element	Fire	Water	Fire	Earth	Ether	Water	Air	Air	Earth
God	Agni	Varuna	Subramanya	Vishnu	Indra	Indrani	Brahma	Nirriti	Ganesha
Pratyadi Devataa	rudra	gowri	Murugan	Vishnu	brahma	indra	yama	mrutyu	chitragupta
Metal	Gold/Brass	Silver	Brass	Brass	Gold	Silver	Iron	Lead	Lead
Gemstone	Ruby	Pearl/ Moonstone	Red Coral	Emerald	Yellow Sapphire	Diamond	Blue Sapphire	Hessonite	Cat's Eye
Body Part	Bone	Blood	Marrow	Skin	Brain	Semen	Muscles	-	-
Taste	Pungent	Salt	Acid	Mixed	Sweet	Sour	Astringent	-	-
Food	Wheat	Paddy Rice	Lentil	Greengram	Bengalgram	Beans	Sesame	-	-
Season	Summer	Winter	Summer	Autumn	Winter	Spring	All Seasons	-	-
Direction	East	North West	South	North	North East	South East	West	South West	-
Day	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	-	-

Nakshatra vana  and Rasi vana details

There are 27 stars and 12 zodiac signs according to Indian astrology, there are specific species of plants for all the above stars and zodiac signs, we have developed a park of the above species. In one way this is encouraging the people to plant more trees according to their stars or zodiac signs, ultimately more forestation thereby Global de-warming. Secondly according to the scriptures the breeze generated by these plants forms a protective ring to the people around from the health point of view.