Devipattinam Navapashanam Temple - 9 Planets Temple

Devipattinam is a coastal located 70 km from Rameswaram. The legend is associated with the epic Ramayana. Before undertaking the journey to bring back Sita from Lanka, lord Rama was said to have performed prayers towards Navagraha (9 planets) in this place, installing all the deities on his own hands. Since the temple is located close to the shore, one may get to see all or few of them, depending on the water levels. The practise of offering nine different types of grains specific to each of the nine planets is common mode of worship. Unlike other south Indian temples where people are not allowed to touch the main deities, pilgrims can get into the deities. According to Hinduism astrology, the life of a human depends upon the conduct and positions of nine planets. The outcomes of these placements are subjected to rejoice or sufferings based on their deeds in the previous birth. Therefore, devotees come here to worship these planets for a better life.