Why people go here
HR&CE describes it as the abode of Guru Bhagavan - the Jupiter temple of the Navagraha circuit.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Shiva, as Apatsahayesvarar
- Location
- Alangudi, Tamil Nadu
Poojas traditionally offered
The sources name no rite specific to this place.
Related pooja: Guru-shanti / Brihaspati-puja
Traditional days
Rites for Jupiter (Guru) are traditionally done on Thursday.
Next good days
- Thu, 5 Nov 2026
- Thu, 12 Nov 2026
- Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
Part of a yatra
Before it: Thirunageswaram (Rahu) · After it: Thingalur (Moon)
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Alangudi visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Jupiter (Guru).
- Which pooja is done at Alangudi?
- The sources name no rite specific to this place; the related pooja is Guru-shanti / Brihaspati-puja.
- What is the traditional day to visit Alangudi?
- Rites for Jupiter (Guru) are traditionally done on a Thursday.
- What are the darshan timings at Alangudi?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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