Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple (குரு ஸ்தலம் – Guru Temple)
Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, located in Alangudi, is the sacred Guru (Jupiter) temple among the Navagraha temples. It is an important destination in all Navgraha Tour Packages, where devotees seek blessings for wisdom, education, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
As part of the Navagraha Tour Package from Kumbakonam, this temple is highly significant because Lord Dakshinamurthy (Guru Bhagavan) is worshipped here. The main deity is Lord Shiva as Abathsagayeswarar, known as the “savior in times of distress.”
Guru Sthalam
Dedicated to Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati).
Location
Alangudi, near Kumbakonam.
Pariharam
For education, marriage & Guru dosha.
Wisdom & Growth
Blessings for knowledge & prosperity.
Why Visit Guru Temple?
Alangudi Guru Temple is a vital part of every Navgraha Tour Packages. Devotees visit this temple to seek blessings for higher education, career success, marriage, and children. Jupiter (Guru) is considered the planet of wisdom, teaching, and prosperity.
Thursdays are especially important for Guru worship, and special poojas are performed to reduce Guru dosha. The temple is also famous for Guru Peyarchi celebrations, attracting thousands of devotees.
