Suryanar Temple is a very famous and most revered Hindu temple that is located Suryanarkoil near Kumbakonam in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Suryanar temple is one of the very famous that is dedicated to God surya means the Sun. The temple contains totally 9 deities that are Navagraha. The main significance of this temple that is the one of the astrological temples in Tamil Nadu and all Navagraha enshrines are placed in a single complex.
The temple has a very rich story that the people believe that this temple was built in 1100 CE by King Kulothunga Chola I. The people visit this temple often to seek blessings and do special poojas in the temple to get relief from the planetary doshas. The temple contains 9 Navagraha Deities Surya Bhagwan, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
Suryanar Temple Abhishekam Timings and ticket prices
Day
Morning Hours
Evening Hours
Ticket Price (INR)
Sunday
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Monday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Thursday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Friday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Saturday
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
₹725
Suryanar Temple Festival
Festival
Month
Ratha Saptami
January – February
Vijaya Dashami
September – October
Brahmotsavam
Asweeja Month
How To Reach Suryanar Temple
By Air:
The nearest airport to the Suryanar Temple is Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) It’s approximately 105 KM form the temple. From there you can hire a taxi or any car or take a bus to Kumbakonam from there you can take auto to the temple
By Train:
The nearest railway station to the Suryanar Temple is Kumbakonam railway station and it is approximately 15 kilometers from the temple.
The busses are available from the major cities like Chennai, Trichy, and Madurai to the kumbakonam.
From the Kumbakonam Station you can hire a car or taxi to reach to the temple.
By Road:
From Kumbakonam: The temple is about 15 km away. You can hire a taxi, auto, or take a local bus.
From Chennai: Around 285 km away, you can take a bus to Kumbakonam and then proceed to the temple.
From Thanjavur: About 60 km, well connected by road.
From Mayiladuthurai: About 25 km, easily reachable by taxi or bus.
Suryanar Temple Contact Details
Address: Sri Suryanar Temple, Suriyanarkoil, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
