The Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu are unique in the world. Unlike other temples where the main deity is the focus, here the planetary deities are worshipped to mitigate the effects of our past karma.
Why 9 Temples?
Each of the nine planets (Navagrahas) governs specific aspects of our lives. The Sun for health, the Moon for mind, Mars for courage, and so on. When these planets are in unfavorable positions in our horoscope, they can cause obstacles.
The Remedies
Ancient Rishis identified specific energy centers (temples) where these planetary energies are most potent. Performing an Archana at these specific sthalams helps to align our personal energy with the cosmic flow.