Jupiter gives education and knowledge. Brihaspati is the Guru (Jupiter). He results in a cure from ailments and helps one cleanse his/her negative emotions and gives strength, valour, longevity, etc. He grants the boon of fatherhood to the childless, good education (Vidya). He is ruled by Lord Dakshinamurthy.

Venus gives the knowledge of art, music etc. Sukra or Venus is the bestower of long life, wealth, happiness, children, property and good education. He is ruled by Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Saturn gives happiness. Saniswara or Saturn, is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he occupies certain positions in one's horoscope. A prayer to him, especially on Saturdays, is said to mitigate the hardships one will have to face during these periods. Saniswara is considered equally a bestower of all benefits to the devotees who pray sincerely to him. He is ruled by Lord Yama.

Rahu makes the life stronger. Rahu is instrumental in strengthening ones power and converting even any enemy into a friend.

Kettu brings prosperity to the devotee's family removes the effect of bad, illness arising out of poisonous matter entering one's body. He grants good health, wealth and all round prosperity.
Indian Astrology associates the following planets with the gods/goddesses as follows: Sun: Lord Siva Moon: Goddess Parvathi Mars: Lord Karthikeya (Subramanya) Mercury: MahaVishnu Jupiter: Lord Dakshinamurthi Venus: Mahalakshmi Saturn: Lord Yama Rahu: Goddess Durga Kethu: Lord Ganesa or Indra.

After an early breakfast we will proceed for temple visit of Sooriyanar Koil, Kanchanoor, Thirunageswaram, Alangudi and Thingaloor. The following grid shows the impact of the navagrahas, their respective temples and the benefits. Overnight stay in Swamimalai.

After breakfast you will check out from the hotel and drive to Tanjore. In Tanjore you will visit the world famous Brihadishwara Temple, an exquisite example of the Chola architecture built by Raja Raja Chola in 10th Century AD, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a world heritage monument and has several pillared halls, shrines and 250 lingam enshrined along the outer walls. Tanjore was ruled by Marathas from 1674 to 1799 and its artifacts

From this period can be seen at the Maratha Royal Palace and museum, built partly by Marathas and partly by Nayaks. The Maratha Royal palace and museum is a fascinating building with huge corridors, spacious halls, decorated rooms, tall observation towers, beautiful stucco works, wonderful fresco painted walls and ceilings, an underground tunnel and intricate carvings. The Royal palace museum has a marvelous collection of Chola bronze statues from 9th to 18th century. Later you will go to a village where you can see the local people making the statues with bronze in the traditional way. Overnight stay in Tanjore.

After breakfast we will drive to Karaikudi. Karaikudi is the homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiar and is often called as the capital of Chettinad. The Chettiars were a prosperous banking and business community who ventured overseas to trade in South and South-East Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Unexplored by usual travelers, exploring Chettinad area is a delightful experience with many pleasant surprises in store. On

arrival at Karaikudi you will check into the hotel. After lunch we proceed to Melur (22 km from Karaikudi) to visit the Tile making factory (Quarry) and drive to back to Karaikudi in the evening. Overnight stay in Karaikudi.

After breakfast you will check out from the hotel and drive to Rameshwaram - an island situated at the extreme tip of the Indian peninsula. It is a very important pilgrim centre and is known as the Varanasi of the south. The presiding deity is the Linga of Sri Ranganatha, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameshwaram temple has the largest temple corridor in India and has a set of forty wells,

with water from each being unique in its taste. In order to attain Moksha it is believed that visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.