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Chandra Graha, Chandra Temple Thingalur, Navagraha Temples of Tamilnadu, Magh Poornima Festival

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Navagrah - Chandra - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Among the Navgrahas, Chandra (Moon )  is placed at second after Surya (Sun). He is known by many other names like, Chandrama, Som, Shashi, Indu, Thingal, Rajnipati etc.
   
The temple of Chandra (Thingal This is alsos editatable ) is situated in Thingalur near Tanjore in Tamil Nadu. The word Thingalur is made up of Thingal (Moon) and Ur (village). This temple is believed to be from the Pallav era.
   
This place is 13 km to the north of Tanjore and 43 km to the south-west of Kumbhkonam. Thiruvayur is situated at 3 km to the south from here.
   
The Thingal Temple houses a small, white idol of Lord Chandra in a standing posture. Close to the Thingal Temple are the Kailashnath Temple of Lord Shiv and a Chandra Teerth (pond). On Magh Poornima (February-March) and Falgun Poornima (March-April), the moonlight falls on Lord Shiv.
   
The form of Chandra is that with 2 arms that hold a lotus. He is shown mounted on a chariot with 10 horses. He is considered as the planet of love and fertility.
   
Thingalur is also associated with renowned saints like Thirunavukkarasar and Appudiyadigal. On every Monday and the Poornima day, the devotees perform a special puja.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
Chandra is considered as an important God in the ancient Indian religious texts. The ninth mandal of Rigved is dedicated to Som.
   
The Puranas consider Chandra as the son of Maharshi Atri and Sati Anusuya. The Puranas also believe Chandra to be among the 14 jewels that emerged from the churning of the sea.
   
Chandra is also considered as the father of Budh (Mercury) planet. According to ancient scripts, Chandra had married the 27 daughters (Rohini, Anuradha, Bharani, Sharmishtha etc) of Prajapati Daksh.
   
Tamil beliefs suggest that Chandra had worshipped Shiv in Thingalur after being cursed by Daksh and had regained his brightness.
   
The other Puranas consider Chandra as the left eye of Lord Vishnu. Chandra is also worn by Lord Shiv on his head which is why Shiv is also known as Chandrashekhar (Chandra-moon, shikhar-head).
   
Devotees praying in the temple of Thingalur are not only relieved of the negative effects of Chandra but their sicknesses are also destroyed.
   
According to local beliefs, no person has ever died due to a snake bite in Thingalur.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
From the astrological point of view, Chandra is the Karak of the fourth Bhaav. He represents the Bhaavs arising in the brain. His lucky number is 2.
   
The zodiac sign of Chandra is Cancer and is high in the Vrish (Taurus) sign, and low in Vrishchik (Scorpio) sign. His nature is Vaat (air) and Kaph (water). His element is water and the direction, northwest.
   
The gem for Chandra is pearl and metal is silver. Worshipping Shiv can eliminate the negative effects of Chandra in a person’s horoscope.
   
Those persons with ill effects of Chandra are prone to ailments like jaundice, Jalaj and Kaphaj sicknesses, sleeplessness, digestive system disorders, urinary tract disorders, gynaecological problems, brain disorders etc.
   
Chandra has an effect on white colour, ships, fish, water, salt, liquids, and purple objects. It has a great effect on human senses. These people are very sensitive and emotional.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
Category
General
Name
Raja House
Address
Station Road, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Telephone
+91 - 4362 - 230 515
   
 
Category
General
Name
Ganesh Hotel
Address
Srinivasan Pillai Road, Railway Junction, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Telephone
+91 - 4362 - 231 113
Fax
+91- 4362 - 272517
   
 
Category
General
Name
Ashok Lodge
Address
93, Adraham, Panditha Road, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Telephone
04362 - 230 022
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Oriental Tower
Address
2889, Srinivasan Pillai Road, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 613 001
Telephone
+91- 4362- 230724
Website
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Gnanam
Address
Anna Salai (Bazar Road), Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 613 001
Telephone
+91 - 4362 - 278501 - 08
Fax
+91 - 4362 - 233 536
E-mail
   
 
Category
High
Name
Sangam Hotel
Address
Near Temple, Trichy Road, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 613 001
Telephone
+91 - 4362 - 239 451
Fax
+91 - 4362 - 236 695
Website
   
 
Category
High
Name
Parisutham Hotel
Address
Post Box No. 86, G.A. Canal Road, Tanjore,
Tamil Nadu - 613 001
Telephone
+91- 4362 - 231 801
Website
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
Geographical  Location Height  Above  Sea Level Average Annual Rainfall
Latitude Longitude 50 metres 69 mm
10.8˚ N 79˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum
30
33
36
33
38
37
36
36
35
32
30
30
Minimum
21
23
34
26
27
27
26
26
25
24
23
21
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
STD Code
04362
Puja Timings 6.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 4.00-9.00 p.m.
Police Assistance
 +91 - 4362 - 237 450
Ambulance/Hospital +91 - 4362 - 231 221
Currency  Exchange
 Dena Bank,
Tanjore - 651 002. Tel: +91 - 4362 - 231 174
State Bank of India,
Tanjore - 614 601. Tel: +91 - 4373 - 255 418

ATM Centre
State Bank of India,
P. B. No. 45, Raja Mirasdar Hospital Road,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 613 001.
ICICI Bank,
Gnanam Complex, Plot No. 25 - 26,
Opp. New Bus Stand, Tanjore - 613 005
Post Office
Head Office, Tanjore City. Tel: +91 - 4362 - 273 374
Tourist Office
 +91 - 4362 - 230 984
Shopping
Tanjore paintings in which the painting is decorated   with   precious stones. Besides, one can buy Nataraj   statues   made of copper.
   
 
Food
Good South Indian food is available at Satharas on Gandhi Road.
Food items can also be bought from Oriental Super Market.
 

Travel Planner

Address (Click on "A" to locate): 
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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
Main Railway Stations Station Code
Kanchipuram CJ
Shrirangam SRGM
Kumbhakonam KMU
Tanjore TJ
Road Distance from Destinations: 
Kanchipuram Chennai 70 km
Tiruchirapalli 265 km
Shrirangam Chennai 310 km
Tiruchirapalli 10 km
Thingloor Kumbhakonam 32 Km
Tanjore 13 Km
Alankudi Kumbhakonam 103 km
Tanjavore 50 km
Tirunageshwar Kumbhakonam 7 Km
Tanjavore 60 Km
Thiruvenkadu kumbhakonam 63 km
Tanjore 72 Km
Thanjavur Chennai 321 km
Tiruchirapalli 55 Km
Keezhaperumpallam Kumbhakonam 68 Km
Tanjore 76 Km
Kanjanur Kumbhakonam 18 Km
Tanjore 64 Km

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