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Navgrah Temple: There is a deep scientific, astrological and spiritual basis behind the architecture of every temple built in Sanatan Dharma and the deities installed there. If you often visit Hindu temples, then you must have noticed one thing. usually all big Shiva Temples in the courtyard of Navagrahas (Navgrah Temple) Idols or a separate Navagraha Mandapam is mandatory.
But, have you ever thought that Lord Vishnu, Shri Ram or Shri Krishna Vaishnav Temples Why are there no idols of Navagrahas in India? Let us understand the main reasons behind this interesting mystery from the perspective of astrology, Puranas and scriptures.
Lord Shiva is ‘Mahakal’ and the controller of the planets.
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Shiva ‘Mahakal’ Having said. Kaal means time, and time is calculated from the movement of all the planets including the Sun and the Moon.
Lord planets: According to Shiva Purana, all the nine planets including Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu-Ketu operate the universe only by the orders of Lord Shiva.
Guru of Shanidev: Shanidev himself had obtained the post of ‘Judge’ from Lord Shiva by performing rigorous penance. This is the reason that the cruel influence of the planets becomes ineffective on the devotee who takes refuge in Shiva. Therefore, the presence of Navagrahas is considered necessary in Shiva temples.
Vaishnava tradition of ‘unalloyed devotion’ and the principle of surrender
Complete philosophy of Vaishnava sect (followers of Lord Vishnu) ‘refuge’ And ‘Unalloyed devotion’ But rests on. Lord Krishna says in Srimad Bhagavad Gita, ‘Sarvdharmaanparityajya mamekam sharanam vraj’ That is, leave all shelters and come only to me.
Vishnu is supreme: According to Vaishnav belief, if a devotee is completely in the shelter of Lord Vishnu, then there is no need for him to worship any other deity or planet-constellation separately.
The planets move with the will of the Lord: Vaishnavs believe that the Navagraha are bound by the rules of Narayan himself. When the Lord of the universe himself is happy, then the Navagraha cannot do any harm to the devotee. To maintain this exclusive feeling, separate Navagrahas are not established in the sanctum sanctorum or courtyard of Vaishnav temples.
Difference between astrological and tantric energy
There is also a big difference in the spiritual energy of the temples of Shiva and Vishnu, which astrology explains as follows:
| type of temple | main feature | center of spiritual energy |
| Shiv Temple | Renunciation, Sadhana and Remedy | Here Tantra, Mantra and astrological remedies (like Shani Dosh or Kalsarp Dosh Nivaran) are given prominence. |
| Vaishnav Temple | Love, Opulence and Devotion | Here the focus is mainly on satvik worship, kirtan and attaining salvation. |
Do planets have no effect on Vaishnav devotees?
According to the scriptures, the transit of planets and their effects affect every human being, but the way to deal with it is different in both the paths. In Shaiva path, the devotee worships Shiva as well as the planets working under him (like remedies for Saturn’s Sade Sati).
In the Vaishnav path, the devotee has the unwavering belief that by the grace of Shri Hari, all the negative effects of the planets will automatically be pacified. It is this subtle spiritual and doctrinal difference which is clearly visible in this unique arrangement of Shiva and Vaishnav temples.
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