Deity 01
KetuThe shadow planet (South lunar node), associated with spiritual liberation and wisdom. His primary planetary shrine is the Naganathar Temple in Keezhaperumpallam.
The house Deities.
Deity 01
Deity 02
RahuThe shadow planet (North lunar node) in Hindu astrology, often depicted as a serpent. Worshipped at Thirunageswaram to remove planetary obstacles and doshas.
Deity 03
Shani (Saturn)The God of Justice and Karma among the Navagraha. Both feared and revered, devotees flock to his prominent shrine at Thirunallar (Saneeswaran Temple) for relief during planetary transitions.
Deity 04
Chandra (Moon)The Moon God among the Navagraha. Worshipped for peace of mind and relief from mental afflictions. His primary planetary shrine is the Kailasanathar Temple in Thingalur.
Deity 05
Surya (Sun)The Sun God and head of the Navagraha (nine planets). Worshipped for health and vitality, with his most prominent shrine being the Suriyanar Kovil near Kumbakonam.
Deity 06
DakshinamurthyAn aspect of Lord Shiva as the supreme cosmic teacher (Guru) of yoga, music, and wisdom. Usually facing South in Shiva temples, with rare dedicated shrines like Alangudi.
Deity 07
MariammanThe supreme mother Goddess of rain and health in South India. Widely worshipped in both massive temples (like Samayapuram) and thousands of village shrines across Tamil Nadu.
Deity 08
KaliThe most powerful and fearsome manifestation of Shakti, associated with time, change, and destruction of ego. Worshipped intensely at temples like Thillai Kali in Chidambaram.
Deity 09
DurgaThe fierce, protective warrior form of the Mother Goddess. Often found in a separate niche (Koshtam) facing North in Shiva temples, she is worshipped strongly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Deity 10
Rama (Ramar)The seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing truth and righteousness. Revered highly in Tamil Nadu, with major shrines in Rameswaram and Maduranthakam (Eri Katha Ramar).
Deity 11
Krishna (Kannan)The eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, deeply cherished in Tamil Nadu as Kannan or Parthasarathy. Famous shrines include the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane and Rajagopalaswamy Temple in Mannargudi.
Deity 12
SaraswatiThe Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art, and Wisdom. While she rarely has independent temples in Tamil Nadu, she is widely revered, most notably at the Koothanur Saraswati Temple.
