In Hindu astrology, Navagraha are nine celestial bodies that affect human life on Earth.Navagraha temples are temples dedicated to Navagraha,these temples are very beautiful and made of stones.navagraha temple dedicated to group of nine temples.navagraha are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node).
1)surya
In Hinduism, Surya also connotes the solar deity, particularly in the Saura tradition.Surya is one of the five deities considered to be the equivalent of Brahman in the Smart Tradition. Surya's iconography is frequently portrayed riding a horses harnessed chariot, frequently seven in number reflecting the seven visible light shades, and seven days a week.
Surya is a part of the Hindu zodiac system in the Navagraha. Over time, the Navagraha's role and importance grew with various influences. The sun and its astrological significance were deified as early as the Vedic period, and recorded in the Vedas.
The earliest astrological work recorded in India is the Vedanga Jyotisha which was compiled in the 14th century BC. It was probably based on works from the Indus Valley Civilization as well as various foreign influences.
The Navagraha developed over time from early astrological works. Around 1000 BCE the Sun and various classical planets have been mentioned in the Atharvaveda. Additional contributions from Western Asia augmented the Navagraha, including Zoroastrian and Hellenistic influences.
2) Chandra
Chandra is a celestial deity, and is also one of Hinduism 's nine planets.Soma's earliest use of referring to the Moon is a matter of scholarly controversy, with some scholars claiming that the reference to Moon as Soma is to be found in the Vedas, while other scholars say that such use only appeared in post-Vedic literature.
Soma is a part of the Hindu zodiac scheme Navagraha. The Navagraha's role and importance evolved over time with different influences..
Chandra is also called Rajanipati, The Lord of the Might or Kshuparaka, One who Illuminates the Night. Chandra 's chief consorts are Rohini and Tara. But he goes on to marry, 27 nakshatras who are all Daksha's daughters. His vahana is a chariot of ten white horses drawn by an antelope. He is also called Nishadipati, meaning night Nisha and meaning lord Adipathi. His guna is Sattva, and is the mind.
3) Mangala
In Hindu texts Mangala is the name of Mars, the red planet.Mars' planet is associated with Karttikeya the war god. Karttikeya was born from six sparks, which fell into a lake near Madras from the eyes of the god Siva. Six children were formed from the sparks, which were nursed by the Krttika, the Pleiades.
But once, with such love, Parvati, who was Siva 's wife, welcomed them all together that she compressed them into one body, six heads, and twelve arms The newborn became the war god Karttikeya who is often depicted riding a peacock called Paravani .
A legendary variant tells that he was the son of the fire god Agni and the goddess Ganga, associated with the sacred Ganges River. In Southern India Karttikeya is especially common. He is also associated with a specific month of the year called Karttika, which was considered to be the most suitable for warfare.
4) Budha
Mercury or budha is the world of mental strength, coordination, organisation . As the Knowledge Sign, Mercury tells the Sun about current events and provides strategic and alliance.
Budha is the planet closest to the Sun, and the fastest moving, suggesting his position as messenger. The versatility and sociability of Budha helps him to adapt to any situation for knowledge gain. He is an accomplished storyteller, an interrogator and a jokester.
5) Brhaspati
Brihaspati's "Spirit of the Vast" refers to its ever-expanding nature, its endless inspiration and optimism. As Guru of the Gods, he teaches cohesion and unity in religion , philosophy, and morals. Brihaspati is God made law preceptor, and man made law. The Gods are seeking council from him when divisive forces usurp their domain. He is also a family man who bestows blessings of wealth and fruitfulness upon those he loves. Jupiter is considered as being the most beneficent and gentile of all the planets.
6) Shukra
One of the nine Navagraha planets in Hindu astrology is Lord Shukra, or planet Venus. Born after Lord Guru(Planet Jupiter) to Bhrigu and Urjaswathi, he is a beneficial planet. Shukra, in Sanskrit, means White or Bright. He is portrayed as a fair Hindu god, having four hands, sitting on a white lotus. Eight horses pull out the Lord Shukra's chariot. He holds a bow and arrow, a stick, beads and a lotus. Sukra governs on Fridays or on Shukravar.
In Vedic astrology Shukracharya is regarded as the Asuras Guru. If a person's horoscope bears a heavy Shukra, nature and a harmonious relationship are supposed to be valued. Shukra is associated with materialistic comforts and splendour. For 20 years, Shukra Dasha remains active within a person's horoscope. This is the longest dasha among all planets and this period is said to give more wealth, fortune and luxury if well positioned within the horoscope.
7) Shani
Shani is the Lord of Discipline and Control. He 's telling us the facts, and keeping us honest. Saturn's boring eye, as the slowest moving world, keeps track of any operation that is carried out. He acknowledges no solutions to tough problems and no easy ways out. With the blessing of Saturn the limits of mind and body are overcome by determination and wisdom and are refreshed. The body and mind must be prepared for the spiritual growth to occur. This process of preparation occurs at all stages of being and is not completed until Shani has transformed all temporary and illusory into truth-based inner power.
8) Rahu
Rahuis the Moon's North Pole, is responsible for eclipses. As the Moon pertains to the soul, Rahu orders the outer projection path of the consciousness. This symbolically means Rahu's possessed spiritual influence. Even the luminaries are influenced by Rahu's covert influence. He is correlated with increasing energy from kundalini, as well as dropping into material illusion. His power is intangible, and is illusive of his influence. Rahu bestows great power and wisdom on spiritual and material matters with proper guidance.
9) ketu
In Hindu astrology Ketu is the descending lunar node. According to some accounts in Hindu mythology, Ketu belongs to Jaimini Gotra, while Rahu belongs to Paiteenasa gotra; hence the two are entirely different entities with distinct characteristics, but two parts of a common body are nevertheless. Ketu is usually called a "shadow" planet.
Ketu is the mind's introspective mechanism which scrutinises the stimulus that inflows. Like Rahu, Ketu is linked to spiritual accomplishment, but works internally while Rahu works outwardly.