Navagraha Temple
¤ Temple dedicated To Nine
Planets of Our Solar System
In India, astronomy and astrology share an ancient bond. A legend
recalling the birth of Moon and Mars in Ujjain indicates that they
were studied here even in ancient times.
That is why we find a temple dedicated to the Navagrahas, or the nine
planets of our solar system, in Ujjain.
¤ Astrological Beliefs
According to astrological beliefs, each planet exercises an influence
on the lives of people living on this planet. Furthermore, these
planets need to be propitiated if their influence is negative on our
lives.
Worshippers offer flowers, coconuts and vermilion, and especially
mustard oil to the idol of Saturn, which is considered to exercise the
most negative influence. Hindu geographers marked the first meridian
at Ujjain, adding a greater significance to the temple.
On the road to Indore at the confluence of the Shipra and two other
rivulets, the Temple of Nine Planets is worth a visit . |
