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Morning6:00 AM–12:30 PM
Evening4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Some source accounts extend Sunday closing to 8:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule locally.

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Surya (Sun) Sthalam

Suryanar Kovil

Suryanar Koil, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India

A Chola-period temple where Surya is the presiding deity and the other eight grahas have separate shrines oriented toward him.

Physical Temple
Arulmigu Siva Suriya Peruman Temple, Suryanar Kovil
The source-backed physical identity used throughout this page.
Primary Presiding Deity
Surya (Suryanar), with Usha and Pratyusha
Kept distinct from the planetary association.
Graha Association
Surya (Sun)
Tamil Navagraha pilgrimage context.
Best Planning Approach
Earlier non-festival hours
No queue or access condition is guaranteed.

Source timing note: 6:00 AM–12:30 PM and 4:00 PM–8:00 PM. Some source accounts extend Sunday closing to 8:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule locally.

Source: DM-NG-001-A_TN.docx. Time-sensitive details require local confirmation.

Physical identity preserved
Primary deity identified
Surya (Sun)
Practical visit guide
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Overview

Physical temple and planetary context

A Chola-period temple where Surya is the presiding deity and the other eight grahas have separate shrines oriented toward him.

Unlike the other temples in this circuit, Suryanar Kovil places Surya at the centre of the temple’s primary identity. Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi are also worshipped within the complex.

  • Physical TempleArulmigu Siva Suriya Peruman Temple, Suryanar Kovil
  • Primary DeitySurya (Suryanar), with Usha and Pratyusha
  • GrahaSurya (Sun)
  • SourceDM-NG-001-A_TN.docx

Quick Visit Decision

What to know before setting out

Choose a quieter window

Earlier non-festival hours may be easier to plan, but crowd levels and queues are not guaranteed.

Confirm the schedule

Some source accounts extend Sunday closing to 8:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule locally.

Respect the physical identity

Surya (Suryanar), with Usha and Pratyusha is the primary presiding identity; Surya (Sun) is shown separately.

Temple Identity, History and Architecture

Source-backed distinctions

Temple identity

Unlike the other temples in this circuit, Suryanar Kovil places Surya at the centre of the temple’s primary identity. Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi are also worshipped within the complex.

Architecture

Dravidian Chola architecture with a five-tier Rajagopuram, a west-facing sanctum and a chariot-shaped vimanam. The nine graha shrines form a distinctive planned arrangement.

Historical context

The source places the built temple in the Chola period, with an eleventh-century association and later patronage.

Suggested Visit Sequence

A practical source-led sequence; follow current temple directions

1

Begin at the sacred tank area

Approach the temple calmly and follow current water-access and footwear instructions.

2

Visit Kol Theertha Vinayagar

Follow the source-described traditional opening stop before proceeding inward.

3

Take the principal darshan

Visit Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi, then approach the Suryanar sanctum as directed.

4

Continue to the graha shrines

Follow current circulation signs for Guru and the remaining graha shrines.

This is a suggested visitor sequence, not a compulsory ritual order or a promised remedy.

How to Reach

Source-recorded transport guidance

By Rail

Aduthurai station, approximately 2–4 km; Kumbakonam is a larger railhead about 15 km away.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport, approximately 100 km.

By Road

Road access from Kumbakonam, Aduthurai and Mayiladuthurai.

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Timings and Visit Planning

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Morning

6:00 AM–12:30 PM

Evening

4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Confirmation note

Some source accounts extend Sunday closing to 8:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule locally.

Public Mantra

Roman transliteration for the English page

Surya (Sun)

Om Suryaya Namah.

A public salutation to Surya.

No repetition count or devotional result is guaranteed. Specialised ritual procedures are not published here.

Worship & Knowledge

Continue to the public Navagraha hub

Navagraha Identity & Nine GrahasPublic Mantras & Recitation ContextSimple Home WorshipFestivals & ObservancesRegional Navagraha Traditions

Festivals and Observances

Dates and arrangements can change

Ratha Saptami

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Monthly Maha Abhishekam

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Graha transit observances

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

The source also records temple-specific weekly and monthly worship. Confirm current dates and programmes locally.

Visitor Information and Safety

Before you enter

  • DressWear modest clothing appropriate for an active place of worship.
  • FootwearFollow current temple instructions for removal and storage.
  • PhotographyAsk before photographing any shrine or worship area.
  • OfferingsUse only current authorised counters and directed offering points.
  • ClaimsDo not rely on guaranteed access, cures, dosha removal or promised devotional outcomes.
  • ChangesReconfirm hours, transport, rituals and festival arrangements before travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arulmigu Siva Suriya Peruman Temple, Suryanar Kovil is the physical temple presented on this page. Its primary presiding identity is Surya (Suryanar), with Usha and Pratyusha; its separate graha association is Surya (Sun).

Surya (Sun) is the Navagraha association recorded in the approved source document.

The source records morning hours of 6:00 AM–12:30 PM and evening hours of 4:00 PM–8:00 PM. Some source accounts extend Sunday closing to 8:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule locally.

No. The Roman mantra is presented as a simple public devotional salutation. No result, cure, access benefit or dosha removal is guaranteed.

Yes. Opening hours, rituals, transport, access rules and festival arrangements can change. Confirm current details locally before travel.

Source Information

Approved Batch-01 temple document

DM-NG-001-A_TN.docx

Primary source for identity, location, coordinates, architecture, timings, travel, traditions, festivals and public mantra context on this page.

Canonical master mapping

Slug and record identity: DM-NVG-001-TN / surya-dev-suryanar-kovil.

Visitor note

Time-sensitive information is presented as source-recorded guidance and should be reconfirmed locally.

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