About Navapashanam Temple
Navapashanam Temple is a Hindu Navagraha temple located in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal off Devipattinam village in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. The shrine consists of nine stone blocks representing the nine planetary deities installed in the sea. Traditionally linked to Lord Rama, who is believed to have worshipped the Navagrahas here before his journey to Lanka, it is a significant pilgrimage site where devotees wade into the sea to offer prayers.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to wade through shallow seawater at low tide to reach nine stone blocks standing in the Bay of Bengal representing the Navagrahas. The temple has no conventional structure or roof; the deities are in the open sea about 50-100 meters from the shore. The setting is a calm coastal beach with sandy shore, small shops and changing areas on land. Pilgrims perform rituals, offer prayers and take a dip in the sea.
Key highlights
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Nine Navagraha stones installed directly in the shallow sea off Devipattinam
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Association with Ramayana where Lord Rama is believed to have worshipped the Navagrahas
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Unique experience of wading into the Bay of Bengal to offer prayers
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Considered one of the important Navagraha pilgrimage sites in Tamil Nadu
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Scenic coastal setting near Devipattinam Beach
History of Navapashanam Temple
Traditionally believed to have been established by Lord Rama before his expedition to Lanka, who is said to have installed nine stones representing the Navagrahas and worshipped them to seek blessings for victory. The site is referenced in local tradition and puranic lore associated with the Ramayana period.
Culture & Context
A revered Navagraha temple where devotees believe worshipping the nine planetary deities in the sea alleviates doshas and brings relief from adverse planetary influences. It is an important stop for pilgrims on the Rameswaram pilgrimage circuit and during Pitru Paksha and Amavasya rituals for ancestral offerings.
Route
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