temples are temples devoted to the nine (nava) major celestial bodies ( Grahas ) of Hindu astronomy . These celestial bodies are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Chevaai /Mangal(Mars), Budhan (Mercury), Guru / Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Head of Demon Snake) and Ketu (Tail of Demon Snake). Many