Navagrahas, the Nine Planetary gods in Hinduism

Navagrahas, Sarasvathi Poojay, bad luck, sanctum sanctorum, PRAYER, Hindu temples, Priest, bhajan, SONGS, DANCE, festival, Religious Organization, Clairwood Mathar Sungum, Shri Muruga Alayam, KM Naidu, Ganesha, Vikneshvarar, elephant deity, Shiva, Parvathy, Luxmi, marigold garland, 9 planets, Peacock, Lord Muruga, Sathi Sanmarka Sangam, Guru Krishna
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Photograph collection of Hindu festival – Sarasvathi Poojay
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English
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South Africa
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The nine planets are collectively known as Navagrahas. ... bad luck or misfortune arising from past karmas or birth related defects (dhoshas). ... these gods before offering prayers to the main deity in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. ... given time, they exert positive or negative influence upon people and their destinies.

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On: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 08:15